- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sugar Land, TX
Sugar Land Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sugar Land Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481965001827
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sugar Land Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Sugar Land · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sugar Land Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sugar Land Middle ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Sugar Land, TX.
School address
District: Fort Bend Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481965001827 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Sugar Land Middle shrank from 1,050 students in 2022-23 to 995 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 60.9 → 59.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 481965001827 · Sugar Land, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
936 enr · 15.6:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
Sugar Land Middle shrank from 1,050 students in 2022-23 to 995 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 60.9 → 59.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sugar Land 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 936
Sugar Land Middle
936 students
What this shows Sugar Land Middle reports 936 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sugar Land Middle compares
Sugar Land Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 936 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
936
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.4%
Asian 28.4%
White 13.1%
African American 12.9%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Sugar Land 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 Sugar Land Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sugar Land 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 (~936 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sugar Land Middle
How many students attend Sugar Land Middle?
Sugar Land Middle has 936 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sugar Land, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,050 (2022-23) → 995 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugar Land Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugar Land Middle is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sugar Land Middle?
57.9% of students at Sugar Land Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sugar Land Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sugar Land Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 40.4% of enrollment, in Sugar Land, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sugar Land Middle?
Sugar Land Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Sugar Land Middle rank among middle schools in Sugar Land?
By Resource Investment Index, Sugar Land Middle ranks #1 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 Sugar Land 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.