Anderson El vs Rice Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
748 students
Rice Middle
Plano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
872 students
| Measure | Anderson El Plano, Texas | Rice Middle Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #237 of 4,686 | #19 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #3867 of 50,301 | #452 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 748 | 872 |
| Enrollment | 748 | 872 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.7% | 10.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 90% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rice Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 82.0).
- •Rice Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 74%).
- •Rice Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 74%).
- •Anderson El does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.1).
- •Rice Middle is the larger school with 872 students compared with 748.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Anderson El better than Rice Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rice Middle ranks higher (88.1 vs 82.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Anderson El and Rice Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson El: 748. Rice Middle: 872. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson El and Rice Middle rank in Texas?
Anderson El is 237th of 4,686 and Rice Middle is 19th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).