Rice Avenue Middle School

Summary:

Rice Avenue Middle School is a public middle school located in Girard, Pennsylvania, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 461 students. The school is part of the Girard School District, which is ranked 119 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rice Avenue Middle School consistently performs above the state average in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts were 47.3%, 65.4%, and 58.8%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 61.39% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, Rice Avenue Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.4 to 14.1 over the past few years, which is lower than the state average and indicates a more personalized learning environment for students.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Woodrow Wilson Middle School and East Middle School, both part of the Erie City School District, Rice Avenue Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution. The school's performance is particularly strong for female students and low-socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 25% and top 15% of Pennsylvania middle schools, respectively, in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, Rice Avenue Middle School has maintained relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average and indicates the school's success in retaining students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 1100 Rice Ave
       Girard, PA  16417-1143


(814) 774-5604

District: Girard School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
227th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,652 Help


Students who attend Rice Avenue Middle School usually attend:

High:    Girard High School

Feeder schools for Rice Avenue Middle School:

Elementary:    Elk Valley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  445

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.2%
Two or more races:
5.2%
Hispanic:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Rice Avenue Middle School ranks better than 74.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.19. (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: White (91.2%), two or more races (5.2%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rice Avenue Middle School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rice Avenue Middle School is $15,652.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rice Avenue Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rice Avenue Middle School 227th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Rice Avenue Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Girard School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Girard School District 119th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rice Avenue Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Rice Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 51.98 385th 643 40.1%
2004 80.88 111th 663 83.3%
2005 60.20 317th 687 53.9%
2006 74.54 174th 736 76.4%
2007 71.20 219th 749 70.8%
2008 74.64 165th 753 78.1%
2009 79.91 107th 770 86.1%
2010 65.37 309th 805 61.6%
2011 72.92 218th 825 73.6%
2012 71.84 251st 834 69.9%
2013 74.90 186th 758 75.5%
2014 71.16 215th 728 70.5%
2015 73.00 206th 835 75.3%
2016 81.57 128th 870 85.3%
2017 82.69 118th 877 86.5%
2018 85.76 92nd 861 89.3%
2019 85.76 94th 891 89.5%
2021 73.45 168th 797 78.9%
2022 78.11 157th 883 82.2%
2023 71.05 234th 893 73.8%
2024 72.19 227th 891 74.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rice Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.38 243rd 874 72.2%
2024 75.67 144th 877 83.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Rice Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.30 215th 860 75.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rice Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.21 358th 660 45.8%
2024 46.77 301st 672 55.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Rice Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.63 234th 870 73.1%
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Rank History for White students at Rice Avenue Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.18 286th 681 58.0%
2024 54.20 282nd 673 58.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, 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.

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Enrollment information for Rice Avenue Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 365 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1989 384 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1990 379 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1991 420 6 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1992 444 4 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1993 580 5 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1994 601 3 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 611
1995 619 3 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 626
1996 619 3 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 626
1997 622 4 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 632
1998 630 7 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 645
1999 632 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 634
2000 641 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 644
2001 640 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2002 661 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2003 661 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2004 646 7 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 658
2005 667 7 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 683
2006 655 8 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 671
2007 643 11 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 659
2008 621 10 0 4 2 n/a n/a 2 639
2009 616 10 0 3 4 n/a n/a 2 635
2010 602 8 0 4 5 n/a n/a 2 621
2011 591 12 1 5 4 0 6 0 619
2012 570 9 1 7 4 0 11 0 602
2013 535 11 0 8 2 0 10 0 566
2014 510 9 4 10 1 0 12 0 546
2015 489 6 4 7 2 0 10 0 518
2016 489 4 2 11 2 0 12 0 520
2017 494 6 1 11 2 1 13 0 528
2018 475 3 0 14 2 1 13 0 508
2019 461 2 0 23 1 1 17 0 505
2020 454 4 1 16 1 1 23 0 500
2021 440 5 0 11 1 0 25 0 482
2022 432 7 1 8 0 1 28 0 477
2023 419 9 2 7 1 1 22 0 461
2024 406 5 2 7 1 1 23 0 445

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 Avenue Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 367 24.0 15.2 n/a
1989 387 28.0 13.8 n/a
1990 385 31.0 12.4 0
1991 433 30.0 14.4 n/a
1992 454 22.5 20.1 n/a
1993 591 21.5 27.5 n/a
1994 611 22.5 27.2 n/a
1995 626 25.5 24.5 n/a
1996 626 25.5 24.5 n/a
1997 632 27.5 23.0 n/a
1998 645 28.5 22.6 n/a
1999 634 36.0 21.8 n/a
2000 644 36.4 17.7 37.6
2001 647 37.7 17.2 36
2002 665 37.5 17.7 43.2
2003 665 37.5 17.7 43.2
2004 658 38.8 17.0 39.7
2005 683 41.8 16.3 42
2006 671 43.1 15.6 42.6
2007 659 42.4 15.5 41
2008 639 43.8 14.6 41.8
2009 635 43.8 14.5 39
2010 621 42.5 14.6 43.3
2011 619 41.9 14.7 43.3
2012 602 41.1 14.6 49.8
2013 566 40.2 14.0 45.2
2014 546 39.1 13.9 51.8
2015 518 37.0 14.0 52.7
2016 520 36.0 14.4 50.6
2017 528 34.9 15.1 53.6
2018 508 35.4 14.3 53.9
2019 505 35.7 14.1 57.4
2020 500 35.4 14.1 62
2021 482 34.1 14.1 62
2022 477 36.6 13.0 60.8
2023 461 37.0 12.4 61.4
2024 445 37.1 11.9 100

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 Avenue Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 367 24.0 15.2 n/a
1989 387 28.0 13.8 n/a
1990 385 31.0 12.4 0
1991 433 30.0 14.4 n/a
1992 454 22.5 20.1 n/a
1993 591 21.5 27.5 n/a
1994 611 22.5 27.2 n/a
1995 626 25.5 24.5 n/a
1996 626 25.5 24.5 n/a
1997 632 27.5 23.0 n/a
1998 645 28.5 22.6 n/a
1999 634 36.0 21.8 n/a
2000 644 36.4 17.7 37.6
2001 647 37.7 17.2 36
2002 665 37.5 17.7 43.2
2003 665 37.5 17.7 43.2
2004 658 38.8 17.0 39.7
2005 683 41.8 16.3 42
2006 671 43.1 15.6 42.6
2007 659 42.4 15.5 41
2008 639 43.8 14.6 41.8
2009 635 43.8 14.5 39
2010 621 42.5 14.6 43.3
2011 619 41.9 14.7 43.3
2012 602 41.1 14.6 49.8
2013 566 40.2 14.0 45.2
2014 546 39.1 13.9 51.8
2015 518 37.0 14.0 52.7
2016 520 36.0 14.4 50.6
2017 528 34.9 15.1 53.6
2018 508 35.4 14.3 53.9
2019 505 35.7 14.1 57.4
2020 500 35.4 14.1 62
2021 482 34.1 14.1 62
2022 477 36.6 13.0 60.8
2023 461 37.0 12.4 61.4
2024 445 37.1 11.9 100

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 Avenue Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $332 (2.6%) $12,580 (97.4%) $12,911
2020 $401 (3.1%) $12,686 (96.9%) $13,087
2021 $466 (2.9%) $15,553 (97.1%) $16,019
2022 $2,016 (12.9%) $13,636 (87.1%) $15,652

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rice Avenue Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 94th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 234th of 893 Middle schools
 15.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Math (Rice Avenue Middle School)59.370
 10.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rice Avenue Middle School)69.459
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Rice Avenue Middle School)55.558.8
 3.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Rice Avenue Middle School)73.667.7
 5.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Rice Avenue Middle School)61.945
 16.9%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rice Avenue Middle School)79.358.4
 20.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Rice Avenue Middle School)54.131.6
 22.5%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Rice Avenue Middle School)75.859.5
 16.3%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rice Avenue Middle School)72.349.5
 22.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Rice Avenue Middle School)57.850.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Rice Avenue Middle School)75.859.5
 16.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rice Avenue Middle School)73.658.4
 15.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students505461
 8.7%
African American29
 350%
American Indian11
Asian02
Hispanic237
 69.6%
Pacific Islander11
White461419
 9.1%
Two or More Races1722
 29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.4%61.4%
 4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 445 students attended Rice Avenue Middle School.

Rice Avenue Middle School ranks 227th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Rice Avenue Middle School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Students who attend Rice Avenue Middle School usually go on to attend Girard High 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 Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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