Mathews El vs Rice Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mathews El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
Rice Middle
Plano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
872 students
| Measure | Mathews El Plano, Texas | Rice Middle Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #8 of 4,686 | #19 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #261 of 50,301 | #452 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 460 | 872 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 872 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 90% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mathews El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.2 vs 88.1).
- •Rice Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 89%).
- •Rice Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 83%).
- •Rice Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 12.2%).
- •Mathews El does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.1).
- •Rice Middle is the larger school with 872 students compared with 460.
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 Mathews El better than Rice Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mathews El ranks higher (93.2 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 Mathews El and Rice Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mathews El: 460. Rice Middle: 872. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mathews El and Rice Middle rank in Texas?
Mathews El is 8th of 4,686 and Rice Middle is 19th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).