- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sugar Land, TX
Fort Settlement Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fort Settlement Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481965008565
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Settlement Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Sugar Land · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Settlement Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Settlement Middle ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Sugar Land, TX.
School address
District: Fort Bend Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481965008565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Fort Settlement Middle held near 1,529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.5 → 76.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 481965008565 · Sugar Land, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,504 enr · 21.2:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
Fort Settlement Middle held near 1,529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.5 → 76.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fort Settlement Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- This school
Fort Settlement Middle
1,504 students
What this shows Fort Settlement Middle reports 1,504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Settlement Middle compares
Fort Settlement Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 44% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 83% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,504 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,504
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,520
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 66.6%
White 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Fort Settlement Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Settlement Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Settlement Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,504 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Settlement Middle
How many students attend Fort Settlement Middle?
Fort Settlement Middle has 1,504 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sugar Land, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,498 (2022-23) → 1,529 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Settlement Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Settlement Middle is 21.2:1, which is 44% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Settlement Middle?
10.7% of students at Fort Settlement Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Settlement Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fort Settlement Middle is Asian at 66.6% of enrollment, in Sugar Land, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Settlement Middle?
Fort Settlement Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fort Settlement Middle rank among middle schools in Sugar Land?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Settlement Middle ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Sugar Land, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sugar Land on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Fort Settlement Middle, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.