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Rice Elementary

Tyler ISD · Smith County · 5215 OLD BULLARD RD, Tyler, TX 75703

(903)262-2555

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7/10
#1868
Rank 1868 out of 4,678
Top 40%
English Language Arts6/10 · #1893 · 60th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #2369 · 49th percentile
Science8/10 · #957 · 76th percentile

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School Overview

Rice Elementary sits in the 75703 zip code, one of Tyler's more established and family-friendly corners of town, where tree-lined streets and a strong sense of community make it a natural fit for families putting down roots. The school shows real strength in science, which stands out even in a competitive East Texas district like Tyler ISD, and overall performance lands solidly in the middle tier statewide. Families who value a neighborhood school feel with a genuine academic foundation — especially kids who light up in science — will find Rice a comfortable and dependable choice.

Student Demographics

272 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

White
128 (47%)
African American
67 (25%)
Hispanic
48 (18%)
Asian
12 (4%)
Other
17 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners13 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged127 (47%)
Students with Disabilities47 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

647
Enrollment
40.5
Teachers (FTE)
16:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)