Fort Settlement Middle

Summary:

Fort Settlement Middle is a highly-ranked public middle school located in Sugar Land, Texas, serving 1,498 students in grades 6-8. This exceptional school is part of the Fort Bend Independent School District, which is ranked 356 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fort Settlement Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Texas, placing 19th out of 2,361 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This places it in the top 1% of middle schools in the state. The school's students significantly outperform their peers in the Fort Bend ISD and the state of Texas on STAAR assessments, with over 90% of students proficient or better in reading. Fort Settlement Middle also excels in serving all student subgroups, ranking in the top 30 in Texas for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

While Fort Settlement Middle is a standout performer, several nearby schools in the Fort Bend ISD, such as Sartartia Middle and First Colony Middle, also demonstrate strong academic achievement, ranking in the top 100 in Texas and sharing similar demographic profiles. Fort Settlement Middle's diverse student population, with a significant Asian student population, is unique compared to many other middle schools in the region. The school's efficient resource allocation, with a spending of $8,384 per student, and a student-teacher ratio of 20.9, further contribute to its exceptional performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 5440 Elkins Rd
       Sugar Land, TX  77479-4093


(281) 634-6440

District: Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
19th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,384 Help


Feeder schools for Fort Settlement Middle:

Elementary:    Anne McCormick Sullivan Elementary
    Colony Meadows Elementary
    Commonwealth Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  20.9 Help
Number of students:  1,498

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
63.2%
White:
17.3%
Hispanic:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.3% Help


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Compare Details Fort Settlement Middle ranks better than 99.2% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 15 ranked middle schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.13. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (63.2%), White (17.3%), Hispanic (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Settlement Middle is 20.9. 14 middle schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Settlement Middle is $8,384. 13 middle schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Fort Settlement Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Fort Settlement Middle 19th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Fort Settlement Middle in the ranking list.)

Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd) 356th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fort Settlement Middle

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Rank History for all students at Fort Settlement Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.77 10th 1573 99.4%
2005 90.74 8th 1582 99.5%
2006 90.25 10th 1585 99.4%
2007 89.09 12th 1684 99.3%
2008 88.07 6th 1718 99.7%
2009 85.80 23rd 1763 98.7%
2010 85.19 12th 1803 99.3%
2011 84.67 21st 1895 98.9%
2012 92.72 22nd 1951 98.9%
2013 92.63 14th 1973 99.3%
2014 92.75 15th 1987 99.2%
2015 93.22 14th 2043 99.3%
2016 92.54 14th 1987 99.3%
2017 99.42 5th 2027 99.8%
2018 99.12 7th 2080 99.7%
2019 98.71 16th 2193 99.3%
2021 97.31 34th 2252 98.5%
2022 97.80 28th 2254 98.8%
2023 98.07 22nd 2330 99.1%
2024 98.13 19th 2361 99.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fort Settlement Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.63 1st 720 99.9%
2019 94.21 5th 753 99.3%
2021 92.46 19th 743 97.4%
2022 84.03 68th 813 91.6%
2023 91.01 33rd 817 96.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fort Settlement Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.40 42nd 1376 96.9%
2019 91.39 54th 1445 96.3%
2021 90.92 54th 1592 96.6%
2022 92.68 58th 1643 96.5%
2023 97.70 21st 1720 98.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fort Settlement Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.30 16th 1597 99.0%
2019 96.27 20th 1626 98.8%
2021 90.16 51st 1712 97.0%
2022 95.40 29th 1757 98.3%
2023 97.02 24th 1815 98.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fort Settlement Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.88 15th 2039 99.3%
2019 97.53 29th 2073 98.6%
2021 94.35 39th 2172 98.2%
2022 96.58 25th 2220 98.9%
2023 97.36 29th 2251 98.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Fort Settlement Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.76 5th 2008 99.8%
2019 98.26 16th 2047 99.2%
2021 96.89 29th 2151 98.7%
2022 97.80 23rd 2221 99.0%
2023 97.51 21st 2241 99.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fort Settlement Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.36 55th 1430 96.2%
2019 81.29 38th 1446 97.4%
2021 84.53 41st 1501 97.3%
2022 79.57 131st 1488 91.2%
2023 80.17 58th 1481 96.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Fort Settlement Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.61 7th 2008 99.7%
2019 97.90 24th 2058 98.8%
2021 91.68 56th 2118 97.4%
2022 96.17 28th 2182 98.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Fort Settlement Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.12 6th 2030 99.7%
2019 98.56 15th 2069 99.3%
2021 97.27 36th 2168 98.3%
2022 97.05 34th 2228 98.5%
2023 98.07 19th 2245 99.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Fort Settlement Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.29 34th 587 94.2%
2019 81.17 63rd 594 89.4%
2021 79.79 73rd 589 87.6%
2022 79.22 74th 606 87.8%
2023 80.28 69th 616 88.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Fort Settlement Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.18 10th 1167 99.1%
2019 96.05 34th 1193 97.2%
2021 97.54 15th 1213 98.8%
2022 95.90 26th 1251 97.9%
2023 95.44 30th 1273 97.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fort Settlement Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.33 22nd 1895 98.8%
2019 96.26 40th 1935 97.9%
2021 94.87 42nd 2043 97.9%
2022 95.43 45th 2077 97.8%
2023 97.70 23rd 2116 98.9%
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Rank History for White students at Fort Settlement Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.86 37th 1673 97.8%
2019 92.03 59th 1684 96.5%
2021 86.44 106th 1700 93.8%
2022 88.44 82nd 1723 95.2%
2023 90.44 62nd 1749 96.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Monday, December 25, 2017

Open Quote Amazing school, amazing staff, and amazing students......
This school really challenges me and gets me prepared to go to a good college. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fort Settlement Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 644 31 382 37 0 n/a n/a 0 1094
2003 644 31 382 37 0 n/a n/a 0 1094
2004 621 29 402 52 0 n/a n/a 0 1104
2005 553 30 430 41 0 n/a n/a 0 1054
2006 478 52 465 53 0 n/a n/a 0 1048
2007 489 54 464 52 0 n/a n/a 0 1059
2008 458 67 461 75 0 n/a n/a 0 1061
2009 444 69 468 76 1 n/a n/a 0 1058
2010 409 65 553 67 1 n/a n/a 0 1095
2011 361 54 556 78 1 0 16 0 1066
2012 342 61 579 93 0 0 21 0 1096
2013 316 67 628 131 1 0 30 0 1173
2014 288 71 700 125 1 0 29 0 1214
2015 287 62 729 111 1 0 33 0 1223
2016 299 58 782 131 1 0 44 0 1315
2017 295 76 827 124 5 0 45 0 1372
2018 281 99 875 126 4 0 44 0 1429
2019 284 106 963 138 3 0 46 0 1540
2020 255 91 854 123 1 0 51 0 1375
2021 249 91 854 118 3 0 46 0 1361
2022 248 95 866 110 9 0 58 0 1386
2023 259 96 947 121 9 1 65 0 1498

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fort Settlement Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1094 59.7 18.3 2.7
2003 1094 59.7 18.3 2.7
2004 1104 60.1 18.4 2
2005 1054 59.6 17.7 2.2
2006 1048 56.5 18.5 3.3
2007 1059 59.0 17.9 2.8
2008 1061 59.4 17.9 4.1
2009 1058 59.2 17.8 4.3
2010 1095 65.8 16.6 6
2011 1066 58.9 18.0 5.5
2012 1096 55.7 19.6 5.7
2013 1173 57.1 20.5 6.7
2014 1214 62.4 19.4 4.8
2015 1223 63.0 19.4 3.8
2016 1315 62.0 21.2 3.1
2017 1372 68.2 20.1 4.3
2018 1429 70.8 20.1 8.7
2019 1540 77.6 19.8 7.6
2020 1375 71.6 19.1 8.6
2021 1361 69.3 19.6 10
2022 1386 73.6 18.8 13.5
2023 1498 71.5 20.9 12.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fort Settlement Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1094 59.7 18.3 2.7
2003 1094 59.7 18.3 2.7
2004 1104 60.1 18.4 2
2005 1054 59.6 17.7 2.2
2006 1048 56.5 18.5 3.3
2007 1059 59.0 17.9 2.8
2008 1061 59.4 17.9 4.1
2009 1058 59.2 17.8 4.3
2010 1095 65.8 16.6 6
2011 1066 58.9 18.0 5.5
2012 1096 55.7 19.6 5.7
2013 1173 57.1 20.5 6.7
2014 1214 62.4 19.4 4.8
2015 1223 63.0 19.4 3.8
2016 1315 62.0 21.2 3.1
2017 1372 68.2 20.1 4.3
2018 1429 70.8 20.1 8.7
2019 1540 77.6 19.8 7.6
2020 1375 71.6 19.1 8.6
2021 1361 69.3 19.6 10
2022 1386 73.6 18.8 13.5
2023 1498 71.5 20.9 12.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fort Settlement Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $648 (7.7%) $7,715 (92.3%) $8,363
2020 $574 (7.0%) $7,587 (93.0%) $8,161
2021 $690 (8.2%) $7,694 (91.8%) $8,384

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Settlement Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 16th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 22nd of 2330 Middle schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Fort Settlement Middle)7393
 20%
   6th Grade Reading (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))4660
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fort Settlement Middle)9187
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5748
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Fort Settlement Middle)8291
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5862
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fort Settlement Middle)8690
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5453
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Fort Settlement Middle)8888
   8th Grade Reading (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))6462
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fort Settlement Middle)9178
 13%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5637
 19%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Fort Settlement Middle)9085
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5856
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Fort Settlement Middle)8172
 9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))4741
 6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Fort Settlement Middle)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))6749
 18%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Fort Settlement Middle)100100
   End of Course Biology (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))7264
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15401498
 2.7%
African American10696
 9.4%
American Indian39
 200%
Asian963947
 1.7%
Hispanic138121
 12.3%
Pacific Islander01
White284259
 8.8%
Two or More Races4665
 41.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.6%12.3%
 4.8%


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Students at Fort Settlement Middle are 63% Asian, 17% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Yes! Fort Settlement Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 19th of 2361 Texas middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,498 students attended Fort Settlement Middle.


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