For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,306 students in Rice CISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Rice CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
1,306 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rice CISD School District, which is ranked #811 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#771 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
62%
54%
% Black
15%
13%
% White
20%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,043 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,732 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,043
$13,352
Spending / Student
$12,732
$14,079
Best Rice CISD School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Garwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7827 Hwy 71 S
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5526 Fm 2437
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Gr: K-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Eagle Lake Intermediate School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Tate Ave
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Gr: 3-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Rice Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1093 Raider Dr
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Eagle Lake Primary
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Johnnie D Hutchins
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Gr: PK-2 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Rice High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Raider Dr
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Rice Challenge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Fm 3013
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rice CISD School District?
Rice CISD School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,306 students.
What is the rank of Rice CISD School District?
Rice CISD School District is ranked #811 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Rice CISD School District?
62% of Rice CISD School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rice CISD School District?
Rice CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Rice CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,732 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
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