C.M. Rice Middle School

One option for middle schoolers is to attend Rice in Plano, Texas.

Parents can enroll their kids in Rice Middle School in Plano.

The belief at C M Rice Middle School is that each student is uniquely capable.

The staff at C M Rice Middle School believes that meaningful work engages students.

Our goal at C M Rice Middle School is to provide a learning environment conducive to success.

C.M. Rice Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

8500 Gifford Dr, Plano, TX

Russell Creek Neighborhood

Plano Independent School District

4.5

4.0

914 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr Chris Glasscock

Student Teacher Ratio
19:1

Math Proficiency
80%

Reading Proficiency
87%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

87%

Math Proficiency

80%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

19:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

8.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

334:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.3%

Female

47.7%

Asian or Pacific Islander

64.7%

White

17.7%

Hispanic

9.3%

Black

5.4%

Two or more races

2.6%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0

9/9/2024

Its good it should be A++++++++. I had a really got time here, but the sports isn't that good. Could be better

5.0 Middle School Student

9/28/2019

The teachers so far are really nice.Lots of students to make new friends.Super friendly and nice people everywhere.

5.0 NicheUser

8/2/2016

Rice is in a safe neighborhood. The ISD has police presence.

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2.0 student

12/1/2025

I am a current student, an 8th grader, and this school is really biased. One kid does something, it's a minor inconvenience, but another kid does it and it's a major problem. I had a friend who got in trouble for saying something problematic due to his mental health issues(will not disclose name for...

1.0 student

11/19/2025

Middle school honestly feels like one of the worst places I’ve ever been, and this school makes it even worse. From my experience, a lot of the teachers don’t seem fair or understanding. They grade stuff in confusing ways, and sometimes it feels like they expect us to know things they never told us....

5.0 student

8/20/2025

im a current student at rice middle school and all i can say it is the best school! we won many awards and the nationwl spelling bee champion is in our school!

4.0 student

1/25/2025

Very good. 10/10 would recommend (except for some people[who smell bad])

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$420K - $843K

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Average Home Value

$573,625

Median Lot Size

6,969 Sq Ft

% Renters

28%

Average Household Income

$158,040

% of College Grads

73%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,728 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

19.2%

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Jasper High School

9th to 10th
Public

Centennial High School

9th to 12th
Public

A+

Lebanon Trail High School

9th to 12th
Public

A+

Russell Creek Park

Bike Trails
Lake
Trails

Ridgeview Park

Grills
Picnic Area
Playground

Hoblitzelle Park

Prairie Meadow Park

Grills
Picnic Area
Playground

Twin Creeks Park

Grills
Picnic Area
Playground

W.H. "Buzz" Rasor Park

Connemara Meadow Nature Preserve

Russell Creek Greenbelt

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Texas Collin County Plano 75025 Russell Creek

C.M. Rice Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Plano, TX and is served by the Plano Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 914 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 80% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. C.M. Rice Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $573,625. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jasper High School, Centennial High School, Lebanon Trail High School, and more. Learn more about what Plano has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near C.M. Rice Middle School.

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