We are a TEA Recognized School and a magnet school for technology and Spanish. The middle school is a relatively small one (approximately 470 students) that shares a campus with an elementary school of approximately 680 students. All of our students are admitted on a magnet transfer; therefore, we have no zoned attendance. Our students live in all parts of Houston, and approximately 90 percent utilize HISD transportation. All students must submit an application; selection is completed through a lottery process. We embrace the diversity of our student population and accept the challenge of creating a common community of learners. Our parents, students, and staff view The Rice School/la Escuela Rice as a unique opportunity to grow and learn.