Rice JH
Altair, TX · Rice CISD · Grades 6-8
1,611th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 5%▼ Declining
Rice JH ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rice JH 1,611th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 5% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2019 to 5th in 2025 — declining.
Rice JH test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 270 students tested
Rice JH students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 268 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.1% | 57.5% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| White | 25.8% | 22.4% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Black | 21.6% | 15.7% | ▼ 5.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 3.0% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts |
Middle schools near Rice JH
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Columbus J HColumbus ISD · 10.8 mi away1,176th of 1,701
ELA 46% · Math 34% - 9Weimar J HWeimar ISD · 19.5 mi away298th of 1,701
ELA 63% · Math 66% - 4Sealy J HSealy ISD · 25.5 mi away1,098th of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 36% - 8East Bernard J HEast Bernard ISD · 26.6 mi away352nd of 1,701
ELA 65% · Math 57% - 8Hallettsville J HHallettsville ISD · 27 mi away404th of 1,701
ELA 57% · Math 61% - 4El Campo MiddleEl Campo ISD · 27.1 mi away1,043rd of 1,701
ELA 54% · Math 30% - 8Brazos MiddleBrazos ISD · 28.7 mi away398th of 1,701
ELA 62% · Math 57% - 6Bellville J HBellville ISD · 29.7 mi away707th of 1,701
ELA 56% · Math 45%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rice JH in?
Rice JH is part of the Rice CISD district in Altair, Texas.
Is Rice JH a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rice JH 1,611th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Rice JH?
Hispanic 58%, White 22%, Black 16%, Two or more races 3% (268 students, 2023–24).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.