Rice Avenue MS

www.girardsd.org

461 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Rice Avenue Middle School is a public school located in Girard, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Girard School District, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to encourage both intellectual development and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for future academic success.

Beyond core academics, Rice Avenue Middle School offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs meant to engage students' diverse interests. By focusing on community involvement and collaborative learning, the school strives to instill a strong sense of school spirit and responsibility in its student body. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active web presence through the Girard School District portal, providing resources for school updates, district policies, and ongoing educational initiatives.

461

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rice Avenue MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	419
Hispanic	7
Black	9
Asian	2
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
419 (90.9 %)
Two or More
22 (4.8 %)
Black
9 (2.0 %)
Hispanic
7 (1.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Girard SD
Phone:	(814)774-5604
Website:	http://www.girardsd.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 115

Grade 6 111

Grade 7 112

Grade 8 123