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Rice Middle School (Closed 2012)

4th And Hanover Streets
Northumberland, PA 17857
Rice Middle School serves 306 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 78% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
306 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(10-11)
78%
76%
(10-11)
76%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
5%
14%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Rice Middle School?
306 students attend Rice Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Rice Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rice Middle School?
Rice Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rice Middle School offer ?
Rice Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rice Middle School part of?
Rice Middle School is part of Shikellamy School District.

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