Serving 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sugar Mill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 54% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
577 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1742 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
6%
Hispanic
40%
54%
Black
9%
13%
White
30%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sugar Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Sugar Mill Elementary School is ranked #1742 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sugar Mill Elementary School?
577 students attend Sugar Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Sugar Mill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sugar Mill Elementary School?
Sugar Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sugar Mill Elementary School offer ?
Sugar Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sugar Mill Elementary School part of?
Sugar Mill Elementary School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.
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