Rice Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Rice Isd

Rice ISD is a small rural district in Navarro County serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve across three instructional campuses, with an elementary school for pre-K through grade four, an intermediate/middle school for grades five through eight, and a high school for grades nine through twelve. The district is currently constructing a dedicated early childhood center for pre-K and kindergarten, scheduled to open in early 2026.

The district's student population is about a thousand students, with a heavy Hispanic majority alongside a meaningful white minority and small populations of Black students and students of two or more races. The racial makeup skews toward Hispanic students. Detailed data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility and special populations such as students with disabilities or English learners was not available.

On state assessments, Rice ISD shows uneven performance across subjects and grades. In elementary math, proficiency rates hover around two-fifths to just under half in grades three and four, then dip to just under two-fifths in grade six and quarter in grade seven, before jumping sharply to three-fifths in grade eight. English language arts mirrors this pattern: strong early grades with just over half proficient in grade four, moderate performance in grades five and six near half, dropping to just under one-third in grade seven, then recovering to three-fifths in grade eight. Science proficiency sits at just under half in grade five and falls to just under one-third in grade eight. Social studies shows the steepest challenge, with only one-fifth of eighth graders meeting proficiency. A very small number of students appear to be tested in Spanish-language assessments, making those results unreliable. The district's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint among Navarro County's five districts.

Across all tested subjects, about three-quarters of students reach the "approaches grade level" standard, meaning they fall below proficiency. About half meet the standard, and less than one-quarter master it. In math, the "masters" rate is modest at just under one-quarter of students. Math and ELA show slightly stronger "meets" rates, around half, while science and especially social studies lag.

Chronic absenteeism in the district is low at just over fifteen percent, placing Rice ISD in the top quartile among county districts. A graduation rate was not reported, which is typical for districts when data has not yet been collected or released for the cohort year.

Per-pupil spending sits in the lower range compared to other county districts. Housing values in the Rice ISD area average in the mid-range regionally, with modest year-over-year appreciation, and rental costs are accessible. Mortgage affordability is reasonable relative to national benchmarks, with an estimated monthly mortgage payment in the mid-range and rent-to-income ratio below one-quarter of income.

The district's academic results suggest students face real learning gaps, particularly as they progress into middle school and in foundational areas like social studies. The sharp dip in proficiency from grade seven to grade eight, followed by recovery, may reflect changes in curriculum or assessment structure at that transition point. Parents considering Rice ISD should weigh the modest test performance against the district's low absenteeism, planned early childhood facility, and rural setting. The school may fit families seeking a small-town environment and who are prepared to provide supplemental academic support, or who plan to rely heavily on parent engagement in learning.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,071

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 74%

Black 2%

White 21%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

60%

Gr 5

—

67%

Gr 6

45%

62%

Gr 7

25%

86%

Gr 8

56%

91%

Math

Gr 3

36%

80%

Gr 4

—

75%

Gr 5

—

83%

Gr 6

34%

54%

Gr 7

25%

57%

Gr 8

57%

82%

Science

Gr 5

40%

58%

Gr 8

27%

55%

Social studies

Gr 8

16%

55%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

39%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

32%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

39%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

57%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

14%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

21%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

48%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

16%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

RICE EL

RICE H S

RICE INTERMEDIATE/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

5 grades reported

39%

Grade 3

45%

Grade 4

37%

Grade 6

27%

Grade 7

60%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

5 grades reported

Grade 3

52%

Grade 4

48%

Grade 6

30%

Grade 7

60%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

43%

Grade 5

31%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

21%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$295,902

Year-over-year change+0.4%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$196K to $403K

vs. state typical0.98x

vs. national typical0.80x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
75155	Rice	$288K	+0.0%	62.7%
75105	Rice	$342K	+2.9%	19.3%
75119	Ennis	$267K	-1.8%	14.4%
75109		$403K	+1.9%	1.8%
75110	Corsicana	$196K	+1.1%	1.7%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,648/mo

Year-over-year change+2.9%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,243 to $1,695/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
75119	Ennis	$1,695	+3.2%	14.4%
75110	Corsicana	$1,243	+0.3%	1.7%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,493/mo

Home price / national median income3.5x

Annual rent / national median income23.6%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$155/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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