Welcome to The Rice School
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Welcome to The Rice School K-8 STEM Magnet School
The Rice School K-8 STEM Magnet School, which focuses on science, technology, engineering and math. Students have the opportunity for in-depth, process-oriented studies of STEM disciplines in conjunction with a strong academic program. These studies develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills through relevant and meaningful STEM explorations. Student-centered learning emphasizes “hands-on” activities with real world applications.
Our middle school is a relatively small one (approximately 480 students) that shares a campus with our elementary school of approximately 680 students. All of our students are admitted on a magnet transfer; therefore, we have no zoned attendance.
Mirroring the diverse population of Houston, over ninety percent of our students are either Hispanic (48%) or African American (47%). We have approximately 68% of our students who are economically disadvantaged. Special education students are comprised of about 6% of our students, while English language learners account for 17%. Parents, students, teachers and staff agree that The Rice School/La Escuela Rice offers a unique opportunity to grow in a community of diverse STEM-focused learners.
Rice offers your child:
- Highly qualified teachers with training in gifted education
- A rigorous, differentiated curriculum
- Participation in campus and district EXPO events
- Student leadership opportunities in clubs and service groups
- STEM classes for K-8
K-5 (STEM Lab, Science Lab, Technology Lab)
6-8 (Introduction to Technology applications, Robotics, Engineering & Math Lab, and Technology Applications/Math Lab)
- Before/After-school care and enrichment programs
- Active PTO
How To Apply
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Please visit the HISD Choice website linked HERE to complete an application to attend The Rice School K-8 STEM Magnet School.

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Principal – Ms. Kimberly Hobbs
Magnet Coordinator- Ms. Debbie Nettles
Phone: 713-349-1800
Fax: 713-349-1828
Email: debbie.nettles@houstonisd.org
Magnet Clerk- Ms. Veronica Gil
Phone: 713-349-1800
Email: veronica.gil@houstonisd.org
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The Rice School/La Escuela Rice is an HISD Magnet School for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), serving grades K-8. Our middle school is a relatively small one (approximately 480 students) that shares a campus with our elementary school of approximately 680 students. All of our students are admitted on a magnet transfer; therefore, we have no zoned attendance.
Mirroring the diverse population of Houston, over ninety percent of our students are either Hispanic (48%) or African American (47%). We have approximately 68% of our students who are economically disadvantaged. Special education students are comprised of about 6% of our students, while English language learners account for 17%. Parents, students, teachers and staff agree that The Rice School/La Escuela Rice offers a unique opportunity to grow in a community of diverse STEM-focused learners.