RICE JH

RICE CISD
1093 RAIDER DR
ALTAIR, TX 77412
282 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
282
Total Students
17.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    184 (65.2%)
  • White
    51 (18.1%)
  • Black
    38 (13.5%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: RICE CISD
Phone: (979)234-3531
Website: http://www.ricecisd.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 215
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 6 102
Grade 7 95
Grade 8 85
Gender Ratio