C.M. Rice Middle School

C.M. Rice Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
8500 Gifford Dr,  Plano, TX
Plano Independent School District
4.5
4.0
914 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Chris Glasscock
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
80%
Reading Proficiency
87%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
80%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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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

Niche Reviews
4.5 19 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.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 31 Reviews
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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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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