What grades does Rice Avenue MS serve?

Rice Avenue MS is a Middle school serving students in Girard, PA. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Rice Avenue MS located?

Rice Avenue MS is located at Girard, PA in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rice Avenue MS?

Rice Avenue MS has a student-teacher ratio of 12:1.

What schools are in Girard, PA?

Girard, PA is served by the local school district. Rice Avenue MS is one of the Middle schools in the area.

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Rice Avenue MS — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|Girard, Pennsylvania|Girard SD

Girard, PA 16417

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Upcoming Events

Aug

Mon

First Student DayEvent

Sep

Mon

No School-Labor DayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Mon

Teacher In Service (No Students)Staff Day

Oct

Mon

RCIS -Teacher In- ServiceStaff Day

Oct

Mon

End of the First QuarterEvent

Nov

Fri

Professional Development 7-12Staff Day

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School Profile

Grades

5–8

Enrollment

445

Student:Teacher

12:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Girard SD

Econ. Disadvantaged

100.0%

Phone

(814)774-5604

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

63%

66th percentile in PA

Math Proficiency

39%

58th percentile in PA

Chronic Absenteeism

10.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

1 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.1:1

Near average in PA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

477

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,374

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$11,010

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$22,619

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 15%State 51%Local 35%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$211,479

+5.0% 1yr+43.8% 5yr

Erie, PA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

25.1%

Below 150% poverty line

5.7%

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Uninsured residents

7.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

386

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

343

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

77%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Other Health Impairment

101 (29%)

Specific Learning Disability

92 (27%)

Autism

50 (15%)

Emotional Disturbance

40 (12%)

Speech/Language Impairment

27 (8%)

Intellectual Disability

20 (6%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

443

Current enrollment

Declining(-11% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 24, 2026

First Student Day

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

No School-Labor Day

Holiday

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Teacher In Service (No Students)

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School-Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Teacher In Service (No Students)	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	RCIS -Teacher In- Service	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	End of the First Quarter	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Professional Development 7-12	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	Winter Keystone Exams	exam	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	No School - Winter Break	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	No School - Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Winter Keystone Exams	exam	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	End of Second Quarter	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School-MLK Day	Holiday	—
Tue, Jan 19, 2027	Teacher Clerical Day (No Students)	Staff Day	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Teacher In Service (No Students)	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School-Presidents' Day	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Teacher In Service (No Students)	Staff Day	—
Wed, Mar 24, 2027	End of Third Quarter	Event	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	No School Spring Break	Break	—
Thu, Apr 1, 2027	No School Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	PSSA ELA	exam	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	PSSA Math & Science	exam	—
Mon, May 17, 2027	Spring Keystone Exams	exam	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	No School-Memorial Day Break	Holiday	—
Wed, Jun 9, 2027	2 hour early dismissal	half_day	—
Wed, Jun 9, 2027	Last Student Day/GRADUATION/End of Quarter	Event	—
Fri, Jun 11, 2027	Teacher Clerical Day (No Students)	Staff Day	—