C M RICE MIDDLE SCHOOL

C M RICE MIDDLE is a public middle school that is part of the PLANO ISD school district, located in PLANO, TX with about 1,080 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 60 teachers, C M RICE MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

C.M. Rice Middle School is a public school located in Plano, Texas, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Plano Independent School District (PISD). Situated on Gifford Drive, the school is well-regarded for being part of a district that consistently emphasizes academic excellence, a robust fine arts curriculum, and comprehensive extracurricular opportunities. Like other middle schools in the Plano area, Rice Middle School focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the rigorous demands of high school.

The school community benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of the Plano ISD, which is recognized statewide for its commitment to college readiness and student achievement. Students at Rice have access to a variety of honors and advanced courses, as well as a diverse selection of clubs and athletic programs. By prioritizing both academic growth and social-emotional development, C.M. Rice Middle School aims to prepare its student body for success in their future academic endeavors at the high school level and beyond.

For more information, contact C M RICE MIDDLE at (469) 752-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8500 GIFFORD DR
PLANO, TX 75025-3896
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C M RICE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in PLANO, TX with about 1,080 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
PLANO ISD
Total Students:
1,080
Teachers:
60
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,080 students

Asian
65.8%
White
20.9%
Hispanic/Latino
5.8%
Black or African American
3.6%
Two or more races
3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
52.0%
Male
48.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.