Rice Independent School District (Isd)

The Rice Independent School District (Isd) in Texas operates three schools: one elementary, one middle, and one high school. The district serves a diverse student population, with varying academic performance across the schools.

Rice High School stands out as a standout, with a high 4-year graduation rate of 97.1% and a low dropout rate of 0.6%. The school also outperforms the district and state averages on STAAR End-of-Course exams, particularly in Algebra I, Biology, English I/II Reading, and U.S. History. In contrast, Rice Elementary and Rice Intermediate/Middle School show more mixed results, with some areas of strength and others where they underperform compared to the district and state.

Across the district, the schools face socioeconomic challenges, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68.73% at Rice High School to 79.12% at Rice Elementary. The district's overall ranking of 295 out of 968 in Texas and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger suggest a consistent level of performance, but the varied academic results across the schools indicate opportunities for targeted interventions and resource allocation to support student success.