Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rice Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 4% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
527 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)4%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
91%
36%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Bibb County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% GA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Rice Elementary School?
527 students attend Rice Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Rice Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rice Elementary School?
Rice Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rice Elementary School offer ?
Rice Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rice Elementary School part of?
Rice Elementary School is part of Bibb County School District.
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