- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plano, TX
C M Rice Middle
Federal NCES profile for C M Rice Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483510008151
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C M Rice Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 12
- middle schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
C M Rice Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C M Rice Middle ranks #1 of 12 middle schools in Plano, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
C M Rice Middle held near 914 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.3 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 483510008151 · Plano, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
872 enr · 17.1:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students)
C M Rice Middle held near 914 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.3 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
C M Rice Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plano East Sr
Plano East Sr H S
3,033 students
- Plano West Sen
Plano West Senior H S
2,559 students
- Plano Sr H S
Plano Sr H S
2,267 students
- Shepton H S
Shepton H S
1,360 students
- Jasper H S
Jasper H S
1,301 students
- This school 872
C M Rice Middle
872 students
What this shows C M Rice Middle reports 872 students on the CCD universe file.
How C M Rice Middle compares
C M Rice Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 86% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 872 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
872
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,384
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 65.5%
White 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, C M Rice Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plano Isd reports $11,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C M Rice Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano East Sr H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plano West Senior H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plano Sr H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shepton H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jasper H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C M Rice Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,559
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~872 students)
Frequently asked questions about C M Rice Middle
How many students attend C M Rice Middle?
C M Rice Middle has 872 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plano, TX. CCD year-over-year: 944 (2022-23) → 914 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at C M Rice Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at C M Rice Middle is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C M Rice Middle?
8.9% of students at C M Rice Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C M Rice Middle?
The largest demographic group at C M Rice Middle is Asian at 65.5% of enrollment, in Plano, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C M Rice Middle?
C M Rice Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C M Rice Middle rank among middle schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, C M Rice Middle ranks #1 of 12 middle schools in Plano, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Plano on the city page.
What other schools are in Plano Isd?
Besides C M Rice Middle, Plano Isd also operates Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students), Plano West Senior H S (2,559 students), and Plano Sr H S (2,267 students). See the Plano Isd district page for the complete list.