Rice Intermediate/Middle School

Summary:

Rice Intermediate/Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Rice Independent School District in Rice, Texas, with a student population of 322 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The student body is predominantly Hispanic (73.6%), followed by White (22.05%), and smaller percentages of other racial groups.

While Rice Intermediate/Middle School has consistently ranked in the middle tier of Texas middle schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its performance varies across different student subgroups. Hispanic and White students perform relatively better, ranking in the top half of Texas middle schools, while English Language Learner (ELL) and Special Education students perform significantly worse, ranking in the bottom quartile. Interestingly, students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform better, ranking in the top quarter of Texas middle schools. The school's STAAR test scores are generally below the state averages, especially in reading and math, but it performs better in 8th-grade reading and science compared to the state.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Scurry-Rosser Middle and Palmer Middle generally outperform Rice Intermediate/Middle School in terms of statewide rankings and test scores, particularly in reading and math. In contrast, Blooming Grove JH and Corsicana Middle tend to perform worse than Rice Intermediate/Middle School across various metrics. The school's spending per student ($9,301 in 2020-2021) is slightly lower than the state average, but not significantly different from the nearby schools, and its student-teacher ratio of 15.5 in 2022-2023 is in line with the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1402 SW McKinney St
       Rice, TX  75155


(903) 326-4190

District: Rice Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
781st of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,301 Help


Students who attend Rice Intermediate/Middle School usually attend:

High:    Rice High School

Feeder schools for Rice Intermediate/Middle School:

Elementary:    Rice Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  322

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
73.6%
White:
22.0%
African American:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78% Help


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Compare Details Rice Intermediate/Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details Rice Intermediate/Middle School ranks better than 66.9% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.76. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (73.6%), White (22%), African American (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rice Intermediate/Middle School is 15.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rice Intermediate/Middle School is $9,301.
Schooldigger 2019 Rankings:

Rice Intermediate/Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rice Intermediate/Middle School 781st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Rice Intermediate/Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rice Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Rice Independent School District (Isd) 295th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rice Intermediate/Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 34.27 3205th 4206 23.8%
2013 39.27 2914th 4221 31.0%
2014 37.37 3039th 4260 28.7%
2015 30.98 3296th 4320 23.7%
2016 22.64 3615th 4286 15.7%
2017 27.57 3289th 4329 24.0%
2018 26.41 3427th 4359 21.4%
2019 34.40 3070th 4479 31.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Rice Intermediate/Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Rice Intermediate/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 56.96 835th 1951 57.2%
2013 49.65 1072nd 1973 45.7%
2014 42.01 1247th 1987 37.2%
2015 51.72 1037th 2043 49.2%
2016 49.13 1093rd 1987 45.0%
2017 39.83 1193rd 2027 41.1%
2018 33.24 1434th 2080 31.1%
2019 35.05 1450th 2193 33.9%
2021 51.48 986th 2252 56.2%
2022 50.88 990th 2254 56.1%
2023 55.35 925th 2330 60.3%
2024 59.76 781st 2361 66.9%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Rice Intermediate/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.02 1272nd 1376 7.6%
2019 30.65 1094th 1445 24.3%
2021 25.08 1396th 1592 12.3%
2022 27.53 1348th 1643 18.0%
2023 43.52 900th 1720 47.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Rice Intermediate/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.34 1192nd 1597 25.4%
2019 21.69 1480th 1626 9.0%
2021 22.56 1604th 1712 6.3%
2022 37.98 1044th 1757 40.6%
2023 24.20 1614th 1815 11.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Rice Intermediate/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.60 1490th 2039 26.9%
2019 40.00 1290th 2073 37.8%
2021 49.09 993rd 2172 54.3%
2022 51.08 951st 2220 57.2%
2023 64.58 575th 2251 74.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Rice Intermediate/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.33 1444th 2008 28.1%
2019 36.78 1332nd 2047 34.9%
2021 51.85 941st 2151 56.3%
2022 57.99 772nd 2221 65.2%
2023 54.85 903rd 2241 59.7%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Rice Intermediate/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.20 915th 1430 36.0%
2019 43.27 1013th 1446 29.9%
2021 53.70 834th 1501 44.4%
2022 56.72 766th 1488 48.5%
2023 59.62 752nd 1481 49.2%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Rice Intermediate/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.56 1806th 2008 10.1%
2019 23.76 1834th 2058 10.9%
2021 32.08 1550th 2118 26.8%
2022 31.37 1629th 2182 25.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Rice Intermediate/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.27 1366th 2030 32.7%
2019 31.54 1480th 2069 28.5%
2021 49.70 991st 2168 54.3%
2022 44.06 1174th 2228 47.3%
2023 54.20 921st 2245 59.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Rice Intermediate/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.81 1452nd 1895 23.4%
2019 36.78 1266th 1935 34.6%
2021 53.07 793rd 2043 61.2%
2022 46.50 1032nd 2077 50.3%
2023 53.88 838th 2116 60.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Rice Intermediate/Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.42 1188th 1673 29.0%
2019 30.53 1289th 1684 23.5%
2021 51.67 759th 1700 55.4%
2022 59.96 591st 1723 65.7%
2023 53.99 760th 1749 56.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Rice Intermediate/Middle School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Rice Intermediate/Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 183 12 0 189 1 0 3 0 388
2012 164 10 0 208 0 0 6 0 388
2013 157 10 0 211 0 0 6 0 384
2014 170 11 0 232 0 0 5 0 418
2015 150 17 0 236 0 0 4 0 407
2016 153 11 0 254 1 0 8 0 427
2017 139 10 0 284 0 0 8 0 441
2018 151 11 0 268 0 0 5 0 435
2019 141 14 0 271 0 0 7 0 433
2020 93 11 0 195 0 0 6 0 305
2021 96 4 0 214 0 0 6 0 320
2022 84 3 0 213 0 0 6 0 306
2023 71 7 0 237 0 1 6 0 322

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rice Intermediate/Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 388 25.9 14.9 75.3
2012 388 25.4 15.2 76
2013 384 26.7 14.3 71.9
2014 418 28.9 14.4 71.5
2015 407 31.0 13.1 72
2016 427 30.0 14.2 72.8
2017 441 29.0 15.1 70.1
2018 435 29.5 14.7 73.8
2019 433 29.3 14.7 74.1
2020 305 19.6 15.5 74.4
2021 320 19.8 16.1 65.6
2022 306 21.5 14.2 79.1
2023 322 20.6 15.5 78

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rice Intermediate/Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 388 25.9 14.9 75.3
2012 388 25.4 15.2 76
2013 384 26.7 14.3 71.9
2014 418 28.9 14.4 71.5
2015 407 31.0 13.1 72
2016 427 30.0 14.2 72.8
2017 441 29.0 15.1 70.1
2018 435 29.5 14.7 73.8
2019 433 29.3 14.7 74.1
2020 305 19.6 15.5 74.4
2021 320 19.8 16.1 65.6
2022 306 21.5 14.2 79.1
2023 322 20.6 15.5 78

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rice Intermediate/Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $732 (8.6%) $7,829 (91.4%) $8,561
2020 $944 (9.7%) $8,828 (90.3%) $9,772
2021 $892 (9.6%) $8,410 (90.4%) $9,301

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rice Intermediate/Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1450th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 925th of 2330 Middle schools
 26.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Reading (Rice Intermediate/Middle School)5137
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Rice Independent School District (Isd))5137
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rice Intermediate/Middle School)4059
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rice Independent School District (Isd))4059
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Rice Intermediate/Middle School)3833
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Rice Independent School District (Isd))3833
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Rice Intermediate/Middle School)3349
 16%
   6th Grade Reading (Rice Independent School District (Isd))3349
 16%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rice Intermediate/Middle School)2754
 27%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rice Independent School District (Isd))2754
 27%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Rice Intermediate/Middle School)4553
 8%
   7th Grade Reading (Rice Independent School District (Isd))4553
 8%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rice Intermediate/Middle School)3948
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rice Independent School District (Isd))3948
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Rice Intermediate/Middle School)3645
 9%
   8th Grade Reading (Rice Independent School District (Isd))3645
 9%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rice Intermediate/Middle School)4645
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rice Independent School District (Isd))4645
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Rice Intermediate/Middle School)2447
 23%
   8th Grade Science (Rice Independent School District (Isd))2447
 23%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Rice Intermediate/Middle School)2428
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Rice Independent School District (Isd))2428
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students433322
 25.6%
African American147
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic271237
 12.5%
Pacific Islander01
White14171
 49.6%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.1%78%
 3.8%


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Students at Rice Intermediate/Middle School are 74% Hispanic, 22% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Rice Intermediate/Middle School ranks 781st of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Rice Intermediate/Middle School usually go on to attend Rice High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 322 students attended Rice Intermediate/Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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