Rice Challenge Academy

Summary:

Rice Challenge Academy is a small public high school in Eagle Lake, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with just 88 students. While the school is part of the Rice Consolidated Independent School District, which is ranked 734 out of 968 districts in Texas, Rice Challenge Academy has its own unique challenges and performance metrics.

Compared to the nearby Rice High School, Rice Challenge Academy has a more diverse student population, with 44.32% White, 31.82% African American, and 18.18% Hispanic students. However, the school consistently underperforms on STAAR End-of-Course exams, with only 6.98% of students proficient in Algebra I, compared to 20% for the district and 44.73% for the state. Additionally, Rice Challenge Academy has had a 0% four-year graduation rate for the past two school years, significantly lower than the 100% rate at Rice High School.

Further analysis reveals concerning trends at Rice Challenge Academy. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, and there are significant disparities in performance between different student subgroups. When compared to nearby schools like Brazos High School, Columbus High School, and East Bernard High School, which serve similar student populations, Rice Challenge Academy consistently underperforms on academic measures. Despite the poor outcomes, the school has a relatively high per-student spending, raising questions about the efficient use of resources and the need for targeted interventions to improve student performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

600 Fm 3013
Eagle Lake, TX 77434

(979) 234-3531

District: Rice Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1783^rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,589

Student/teacher ratio: 21.6

Number of students: 107

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.5%

African American:

18.7%

Hispanic:

8.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rice Challenge Academy ranks worse than 89.7% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.2. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Rice Challenge Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.5%), African American (18.7%), Hispanic (8.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rice Challenge Academy is 21.6. (See more...)

Compare Rice Challenge Academy employs 4.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rice Challenge Academy is $13,589.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Rice Challenge Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Rice Challenge Academy 1783^rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Rice Challenge Academy in the ranking list.)

Rice Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rice Consolidated Independent School District 734^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rice Challenge Academy

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Rank History for all students at Rice Challenge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	14.38	1546^th	1797	14.0%
2019	20.94	1518^th	1857	18.3%
2021	13.32	1636^th	1861	12.1%
2022	24.19	1460^th	1876	22.2%
2023	23.16	1536^th	1961	21.7%
2024	10.20	1783^rd	1987	10.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rice Challenge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	47.42	469^th	1195	60.8%
2023	86.91	94^th	1371	93.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Rice Challenge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	19.56	1269^th	1347	5.8%
2022	84.33	97^th	1418	93.2%
2023	69.96	241^st	1478	83.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rice Challenge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	19.99	1559^th	1794	13.1%
2021	4.54	1808^th	1848	2.2%
2022	15.90	1618^th	1847	12.4%
2023	31.49	1325^th	1897	30.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Rice Challenge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	7.95	1659^th	1781	6.9%
2019	15.19	1577^th	1798	12.3%
2021	6.42	1709^th	1815	5.8%
2022	16.42	1562^nd	1841	15.2%
2023	8.38	1719^th	1891	9.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Rice Challenge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.58	1146^th	1784	35.8%
2019	41.35	987^th	1810	45.5%
2021	43.03	909^th	1829	50.3%
2022	49.34	688^th	1837	62.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Rice Challenge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	21.04	1511^th	1803	16.2%
2019	23.09	1462^nd	1824	19.8%
2021	18.02	1540^th	1840	16.3%
2022	36.43	1147^th	1853	38.1%
2023	30.19	1329^th	1913	30.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Rice Challenge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.17	728^th	1013	28.1%
2019	21.92	822^nd	1024	19.7%
2021	15.02	899^th	1020	11.9%
2022	29.67	700^th	1031	32.1%
2023	19.18	879^th	1069	17.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rice Challenge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	8.63	1579^th	1691	6.6%
2019	24.32	1406^th	1714	18.0%
2021	8.99	1615^th	1743	7.3%
2022	12.38	1581^st	1762	10.3%
2023	20.98	1481^st	1820	18.6%

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Rank History for White students at Rice Challenge Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	14.35	1377^th	1539	10.5%
2019	13.85	1386^th	1526	9.2%
2021	18.85	1283^rd	1510	15.0%
2022	23.02	1255^th	1525	17.7%
2023	11.36	1417^th	1576	10.1%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Rice Challenge Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	14	11	0	30	0	0	3	58
2017	21	11	1	35	0	0	2	70
2018	21	12	0	25	0	1	4	63
2019	39	13	1	33	0	0	4	90
2020	28	18	1	38	0	0	0	85
2021	26	7	0	26	1	0	1	61
2022	24	14	0	24	0	0	6	68
2023	39	28	2	16	3	0	0	88
2024	69	20	2	9	2	2	3	107

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 Challenge Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	58	4.0	14.5	94.8
2017	70	4.5	15.5	95.7
2018	63	4.5	14.0	95.2
2019	90	4.2	21.0	96.7
2020	85	6.0	14.1	96.5
2021	61	4.0	15.2	95.1
2022	68	4.5	14.8	35.3
2023	88	3.9	22.2	94.3
2024	107	4.9	21.6	97.2

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 Challenge Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	58	4.0	14.5	94.8
2017	70	4.5	15.5	95.7
2018	63	4.5	14.0	95.2
2019	90	4.2	21.0	96.7
2020	85	6.0	14.1	96.5
2021	61	4.0	15.2	95.1
2022	68	4.5	14.8	35.3
2023	88	3.9	22.2	94.3
2024	107	4.9	21.6	97.2

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 Challenge Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$223 (2.3%)	$9,512 (97.7%)	$9,735
2020	$326 (3.0%)	$10,571 (97.0%)	$10,897
2021	$234 (1.7%)	$13,355 (98.3%)	$13,589

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rice Challenge Academy

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 1518^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1536^th of 1961 High schools	3.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Rice Challenge Academy)	0	12	12%
End of Course Algebra I (Rice Consolidated Independent School District)	52	34	18%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Rice Challenge Academy)	14	27	13%
End of Course Biology (Rice Consolidated Independent School District)	50	44	6%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Rice Challenge Academy)	16	36	20%
End of Course English I Reading (Rice Consolidated Independent School District)	37	51	14%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Rice Challenge Academy)	29	28	1%
End of Course English II Reading (Rice Consolidated Independent School District)	40	42	2%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Rice Challenge Academy)	69	64	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Rice Consolidated Independent School District)	67	53	14%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	90	88	2.2%
African American	13	28	115.4%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	33	16	51.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	39	39
Two or More Races	4	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96.7%	94.3%	2.3%

Schools Near Rice Challenge Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rice Challenge Academy	Public	9-12	600 Fm 3013	Eagle Lake	77434	Colorado County	Rice Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(979) 234-3531	107	5	21.6	97.2%	69 (64.5%)	20 (18.7%)	9 (8.4%)	2 (1.9%)	2 (1.9%)	2 (1.9%)	3 (2.8%)	10.2	1783^rd of 1987 public high schools	10.3%		23.2	1536^th of 1961 public high schools	21.7%	247	7.0	21.4	29.7	28.3	39.7	$13,589	$234	$13,355
Rice High School	Public	9-12	1095 Raider Dr	Altair	77442	Colorado County	Rice Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(979) 234-3531	356	30	11.7	75.3%	76 (21.3%)	65 (18.3%)	211 (59.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	30.1	1406^th of 1987 public high schools	29.2%		33.3	1320^th of 1961 public high schools	32.7%	86	12.9	40.2	50.0	55.7	45.2	$13,300	$847	$12,454
East Bernard High School	Public	9-12	723 College St	East Bernard	77435	Wharton County	East Bernard Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(979) 335-7519	301	30	9.9	35.5%	179 (59.5%)	24 (8.0%)	98 (32.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70.1	421^st of 1987 public high schools	78.8%		76.2	287^th of 1961 public high schools	85.4%	134	29.1	70.2	71.6	76.8	89.0	$12,683	$497	$12,187
Sealy High School	Public	9-12	2372 Championship Dr	Sealy	77474	Austin County	Sealy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(979) 885-3515	943	67	14.0	59.8%	322 (34.1%)	73 (7.7%)	512 (54.3%)	10 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.5%)	47.6	990^th of 1987 public high schools	50.2%		44.2	1079^th of 1961 public high schools	45.0%	89	32.9	59.4	53.9	57.0	68.8	$10,699	$1,092	$9,607
Columbus Crossing High School	Public	9-12	1421 Austin St	Columbus	78934	Colorado County	Columbus Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(979) 732-2963	17	1	17.1	82.4%	6 (35.3%)	1 (5.9%)	10 (58.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.3	1780^th of 1987 public high schools	10.4%					(n/a)					40.0	$28,823	$213	$28,610
Columbus High School	Public	9-12	103 Cardinal Ln	Columbus	78934	Colorado County	Columbus Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(979) 732-5746	520	39	13.3	49.4%	232 (44.6%)	41 (7.9%)	235 (45.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	57.7	741^st of 1987 public high schools	62.7%		50.3	923^rd of 1961 public high schools	52.9%	182	49.5	56.5	59.0	65.7	76.8	$12,785	$1,431	$11,354
Brazos High School	Public	9-12	16621 Hwy 36 S	Wallis	77485	Austin County	Brazos Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(979) 478-6832	308	23	13.5	52.6%	130 (42.2%)	13 (4.2%)	150 (48.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.9%)	51.9	888^th of 1987 public high schools	55.3%		57.1	742^nd of 1961 public high schools	62.2%	146	22.9	60.2	60.6	68.7	65.4	$13,965	$1,007	$12,958

Frequently Asked Questions about Rice Challenge Academy

What is the racial makeup of Rice Challenge Academy?

Students at Rice Challenge Academy are 64% White, 19% African American, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander.

What district is Rice Challenge Academy in?

Rice Consolidated Independent School District

Is Rice Challenge Academy a good school?

Rice Challenge Academy ranks in the bottom 10.3% of Texas high schools.

How many students attend Rice Challenge Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 107 students attended Rice Challenge Academy.

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