Fort Settlement Middle School

5440 Elkins Rd
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 1,504 students in grades 6-8, Fort Settlement Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,504 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Top 1% in TX
  • : 89% (Top 1%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fort Settlement Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Fort Settlement Middle School's student population of 1,504 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,504 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
School Motto
Inspire•Equip•Imagine

School Rankings

Fort Settlement Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Settlement Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#81 out of 8096 schools
(Top 1%)
89%
44%
84%
51%
84%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
67%
6%
Hispanic
8%
54%
Black
6%
13%
White
14%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
(22-23)
4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fort Settlement Middle School's ranking?
Fort Settlement Middle School is ranked #81 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Fort Settlement Middle School often compared to?
Fort Settlement Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like First Colony Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Fort Settlement Middle School?
1,504 students attend Fort Settlement Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Fort Settlement Middle School students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Settlement Middle School?
Fort Settlement Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Settlement Middle School offer ?
Fort Settlement Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fort Settlement Middle School part of?
Fort Settlement Middle School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
This school is great academically, and everyone I've seen is nice and friendly. However, I have a teacher who speaks strongly about his -controversial- political beliefs, another teacher who makes the girls feel uncomfortable, and multiple teachers who clearly have favorites and award them unfairly. I'm still giving 5 stars because these issues can be easily fixed (I think).
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Mia

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,504 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 89% (Top 1%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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