Best Schools in Rice, Houston, TX
Rice, Houston, TX has 13 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 10,436 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Rice exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rice, Houston, TX
The top high schools in Rice, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Debakey H S For Health Prof
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 916 Students
2. Lamar H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3125 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rice, Houston, TX
The top middle schools in Rice, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lanier Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1434 Students
2. Pershing Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1390 Students
3. Cullen Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 324 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rice, Houston, TX
The top elementary schools in Rice, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roberts El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 724 Students
2. Poe El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 790 Students
3. Macgregor El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 444 Students
4. Becker Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Becker Early Childhood Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 153 Students
5. Presbyterian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Presbyterian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 646 Students
6. The Joy School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Joy School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 147 Students
7. Crossing Borders Bilingual Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crossing Borders Bilingual Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 212 Students
8. First Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
First Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 131 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rice, Houston, TX
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rice, Houston, TX has a total population of 18,604 with 39% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 81% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rice, Houston, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Rice, Houston, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
35.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rice, Houston, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rice, Houston, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Rice, Houston, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rice, Houston, TX
How many schools are in Rice, Houston, TX?
Rice, Houston, TX has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 10,436 students in total.
How do schools in Rice perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Rice score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Rice exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rice?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations