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Rice School (6-8) in Houston, Texas

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Rice School (6-8) Detail

(713) 349-1800
7550 Seuss Dr
Houston, TX 77025
Levels: 6-8
District: Houston Independent School District

Rice School (6-8) Census Data

Census Info	Value	Year
White, non-Hispanic:	6.3%	(2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:	35.3%	(2008)
Hispanic:	51.2%	(2008)
American Indian/Alaskan Native:	0%	(2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:	7.2%	(2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:	7%	(2008)

Rice School (6-8) Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	3
Average Principals Rating	3
Average Teachers Rating	2
Average Activities Rating	2
Average Parents Rating	3
Average Safety Rating	2

Rice School (6-8) Reviews

Quality Score: 5

Post Date:2009-03-04

“My children all attended Rice from K through 8. The education they received while at Rice was exceptional. I attribute much of their success now due to the quality of education they received while at Rice. Education begins at home with involved parents who are willing to work with their children in order to assure their success. Hats off to the excellent Teachers, Staff and Adminstrators of The Rice School. Update...former students of Rice, Junior in College, Senior and Freshman (High School).”
This review was posted by a parent.

Quality Score: 1

Post Date:2008-10-12

“The teachers at this school do not want to teach us and all they care about is ther pay check!!!!”
This review was posted by a student.

Quality Score: 3

Post Date:2007-10-09

“Teachers are not interested in quality but quantity. Yelling,intimidating is their way to teach discipline. Great arts program but horrible in technology and Spanish. Kids are not happy, just look at their faces. I'm a parent and I'm very disappointed.”
This review was posted by a parent.

Quality Score: 2

Post Date:2007-10-08

“I attended this school for middle school and it is overrated. The 'Rice' name makes it sound prestigious but really the school is lacking in many things. The biggest problem I had with the school was that the majority of the students lacked discipline. A number of the teachers were not well qualified to teach and did not instruct students well. There were numerous fights and even whole class violence when I was there. There were few extracurricular activities and there were only a handful of students who were actually really interested in learning. I would not recommend this school at all to anyone unless you have no other choice of schools.”
This review was posted by a former student.

Quality Score: N/A
Post Date:2007-04-25

“The quality of the academic programs is subprime. The school touts itself as a magnet school for spanish and technology, yet I've had children there for four years who have hardly learned any spanish. Additionally, some of the teachers are entirely too harsh with the children. This school is entirely over-rated, and as another parent noted; the administration protects the rights of the faculty - at the expense of the child! The level of parental involvement is good however, and the school has the best fine arts program I've ever seen. Kudos to Ms. Gilmore, the fine arts instructor.”
This review was posted by a parent.

Quality Score: 2

Post Date:2005-05-26

“Facility and most of faculty are well above average. Student population is a major hindrance to learning, however. There is a prevailing culture of disrespect at the school and more time is spent disciplining than educating, of necessity. Very weak gifted and talented program. This is also not a racially balanced or racially normative school. Extracurriculars are unremarkable. Parent involvement is probably better than average. Great potential but the kid culture there is not success oriented and scholastic excellence is demeaned rather than supported by the majority of the kids.”
This review was posted by a parent.

Quality Score: 2

Post Date:2004-09-03

“I am very disapointed. The majority of the teachers and staff apparently beleive that yelling and intimidating their students is the way to discipline and gain respect. The staff is great at covering for each other and will never admit to any wrong doing. They have an interim principal. Maybe this will finally bring some change. I will way they have a few great teachers who inspire the children, but they are the exception.”
This review was posted by a parent.

Quality Score: 2

Post Date:2004-08-20

“I feel that the staff is very incompetent. The teachers are very inconsiderate as for as I have my education and you have to get yours. The principle and staff does not follow the school policy but are very harsh on their students. If anyone is looking for your child to be treated equally do not send your child here.”
This review was posted by a staff.

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