RICE JH

RICE JH is a Title I public middle school that is part of the RICE CISD school district, located in ALTAIR, TX with about 251 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 9th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, RICE JH has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Rice Junior High, located in Altair, Texas, serves as a key campus within the Rice Consolidated Independent School District (Rice CISD). Situated on Raider Drive, the school functions as a central academic hub for students in the surrounding rural community, providing a structured environment for those transitioning between elementary and high school levels. As part of a smaller district, the school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on the foundational academic and social development of their middle-grades student body.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Rice CISD, which prioritizes student success, community involvement, and the cultivation of the "Raider" spirit. While the campus serves a smaller population, it offers a variety of educational opportunities aimed at preparing students for the rigors of high school and beyond. For families and community members, the school’s website serves as a primary resource for district-wide updates, academic calendars, and information regarding extracurricular activities that help define the student experience in Altair.

For more information, contact RICE JH at (979) 234-3531 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.