Rice Middle vs STEM Academy at Hedrick Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rice Middle
Plano · Public middle · Grades 6–8
872 students
STEM Academy at Hedrick Middle
Lewisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
872 students
| Measure | Rice Middle Plano, Texas | STEM Academy at Hedrick Middle Lewisville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 1,684 | #1031 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #452 of 15,369 | #9520 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 872 | 872 |
| Enrollment | 872 | 872 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.7% | 75.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 44% |
| city | Plano | Lewisville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rice Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 41.4).
- •Rice Middle does better on math proficiency (90% vs 44%).
- •Rice Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 38%).
- •Rice Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 75.2%).
- •STEM Academy at Hedrick Middle does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.1).
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 STEM Academy at Hedrick Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rice Middle ranks higher (88.1 vs 41.4 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 STEM Academy at Hedrick Middle?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Plano and Lewisville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rice Middle: 872. STEM Academy at Hedrick Middle: 872. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rice Middle and STEM Academy at Hedrick Middle rank in Texas?
Rice Middle is 19th of 1,684 and STEM Academy at Hedrick Middle is 1031st of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).