Rice Middle vs Skaggs El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 469 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rice Middle
Plano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
872 students
Skaggs El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students
| Measure | Rice Middle Plano, Texas | Skaggs El Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #19 of 1,684 | #3 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #452 of 15,369 | #90 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 872 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 872 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 88% |
| city | Plano | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Skaggs El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.2 vs 88.1).
- •Rice Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 88%).
- •Rice Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 85%).
- •Rice Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 11.5%).
- •Skaggs El does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 17.1).
- •Rice Middle is the larger school with 872 students compared with 356.
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 Rice Middle better than Skaggs El?
On the Success Index (US), Skaggs El ranks higher (95.2 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 Rice Middle and Skaggs El?
About 469 m in a straight line, between Plano and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rice Middle: 872. Skaggs El: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rice Middle and Skaggs El rank in Texas?
Rice Middle is 19th of 1,684 and Skaggs El is 3rd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).