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Rice High School

Public | 9-12 | 252 students

 
 
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Posted February 16, 2009

My time in this school passed by way to fast . I enjoyed this school very much the teachers are all about helping and it grants chances to be involved in lots of sports. Which was def the best time of my life!


Posted February 1, 2006

Academic programs are excellent. UIL, Debate, AP classes, and gifted/talented programs. Sports available include football, basketball, volleyball, track, tennis, softball, baseball and powerlifting. Parental involvement high at elementary level. Below average at junior high, and high school level.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 15, 2004

My daughter has been going to Rice Schools since the third grade. We moved from Ennis and it was the best thing we ever did. My daughter has excelled in the Rice School system becoming a member of the honor society, playing in the marching band, and all the sports. Rice has helped form my daughter into a better all around student.
—Submitted by Gina Cobb, a parent


Posted August 8, 2004

I have had nothing but problems with this school. My oldest son used to play football for the school and was very good. They threw him into a varsity game even though he was JV. He has always had a hard time with math and when he would skip practices to come home to study instead, they would punish him at practice the next day. When he fail the subject, they kept him playing in all of the games. I told the coaches that school comes first but that's not how they feel. Now they give him a hard time only because he quit playing football. They took the fun out of the game for him. The staff there won't solve any of the problems. They favortize and are rude and cold to those who don't 'fit in'. Parents and Students, alike.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2004

Before we moved here a year ago my children were doing excellent in shcool. I have 2 in 6th grade and have had nothing but problems with most of the teachers. The principal either hides in his office or in some other part of the school. If you are lucky enough to find him, don't expect him to solve your problems. There is however one teacher I have been in contact with this year that goes out of her way to help the kids...she is also new to this school, this is her first year of teaching at Rice. If we still live here next school year I am going to homeschool. I don't even know if my children will pass this year.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
92%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
59%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
79%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
76%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students61%
Female57%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special education0%
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English62%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant61%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female97%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education43%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students74%
Female90%
Male52%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education33%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented83%

Math

All Students69%
Female64%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education40%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students65%
Female71%
Male55%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education33%
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English69%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students85%
Female89%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education33%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students90%
Female92%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students80%
Female88%
Male73%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talentedn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 53% 31%
Hispanic 43% 50%
Black 2% 13%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 15%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 52%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 10%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 6%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 28%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 7%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 47%N/A23%
21 or more years 12%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

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1400 SW McKinney St
Rice, TX 75155
Phone: (903) 326-4502

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