Fowler Middle vs Rice Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fowler Middle
Plano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
967 students
Rice Middle
Plano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
872 students
| Measure | Fowler Middle Plano, Texas | Rice Middle Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 1,684 | #19 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #340 of 15,369 | #452 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 967 | 872 |
| Enrollment | 967 | 872 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.4% | 10.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 90% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fowler Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 88.1).
- •Fowler Middle does better on math proficiency (92% vs 90%).
- •Rice Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 81%).
- •Fowler Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.4% vs 10.7%).
- •Fowler Middle does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.1).
- •Fowler Middle is the larger school with 967 students compared with 872.
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 Fowler Middle better than Rice Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fowler Middle ranks higher (89.2 vs 88.1 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 Fowler Middle and Rice Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fowler Middle: 967. Rice Middle: 872. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fowler Middle and Rice Middle rank in Texas?
Fowler Middle is 12th of 1,684 and Rice Middle is 19th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).