Serving 88 students in grades 9-12, Rice Challenge Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Rice Challenge Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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Rice Challenge Academy's student population of 88 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
Rice Challenge Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rice Challenge Academy is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7570 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
32%
13%
White
44%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤20%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Rice Challenge Academy is ranked #7570 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rice Challenge Academy?
The graduation rate of Rice Challenge Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Rice Challenge Academy?
88 students attend Rice Challenge Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Rice Challenge Academy students are White, 32% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rice Challenge Academy?
Rice Challenge Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rice Challenge Academy offer ?
Rice Challenge Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Rice Challenge Academy part of?
Rice Challenge Academy is part of Rice CISD School District.
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