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 (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,504 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Settlement Middle serves the southwest part of Sugar Land, TX, covering an area of approximately 15.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the school's boundaries and the furthest edge being 5.8 miles away.
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science 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
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
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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.
Overall Testing Rank
#81 out of 8096 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Asian
67%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
6%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
14%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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).
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