The Rice School is a K-8 school in Houston, Texas. Rice is a part of the Houston Independent School District. The Rice School is an HISD magnet school for a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, serving grades Kindergarten - 8th grade.
Serving 1,043 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rice School /la Escuela Rice ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,043 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rice School /la Escuela Rice ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Rice School /la Escuela Rice's student population of 1,043 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,043 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1994
Colors
Gold and Blue
School Calendar
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Rice School /la Escuela Rice ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rice School /la Escuela Rice is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2895 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
42%
54%
Black
51%
13%
White
2%
24%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rice School /la Escuela Rice's ranking?
Rice School /la Escuela Rice is ranked #2895 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Rice School /la Escuela Rice often compared to?
Rice School /la Escuela Riceis often viewed alongside schools like Reagan K-8 Educational Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rice School /la Escuela Rice?
1,043 students attend Rice School /la Escuela Rice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Rice School /la Escuela Rice students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rice School /la Escuela Rice?
Rice School /la Escuela Rice has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rice School /la Escuela Rice offer ?
Rice School /la Escuela Rice offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Rice School /la Escuela Rice part of?
Rice School /la Escuela Rice is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Rice School /la Escuela Rice located?
Rice School /la Escuela Rice is located in the Braeswood neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 3 other public schools located in Braeswood.
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