SUGAR LAND MIDDLE

www.fortbendisd.com/slms

1,050 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sugar Land Middle School, located in the historic heart of Sugar Land, Texas, is a well-established campus within the Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for maintaining a strong academic focus. As one of the district's more traditional campuses, it provides a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, fine arts, and student-led clubs, all designed to support the holistic development of adolescents.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a collaborative environment between students, faculty, and parents. By emphasizing high academic standards and character development, Sugar Land Middle School prepares its diverse student body for the transition to high school and beyond. Its location in the established Sugar Land area allows it to draw from a stable residential community, contributing to a stable learning environment that consistently strives to meet the evolving needs of its students through modern teaching practices and dedicated support systems.

1,050

Total Students

60.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUGAR LAND MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	395
Black	157
Asian	299
Two or More	40
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
395 (37.6 %)
Asian
299 (28.5 %)
Black
157 (15.0 %)
White
153 (14.6 %)
Two or More
40 (3.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	FORT BEND ISD
Phone:	(281)634-3080
Website:	http://www.fortbendisd.com/slms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,050
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	563
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 329

Grade 7 339

Grade 8 382