FIRST COLONY MIDDLE

www.fortbendisd.com/fcms

1,234 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

First Colony Middle School (FCMS), located in the heart of Sugar Land, Texas, is a highly regarded public school within the Fort Bend Independent School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its strong academic focus and diverse student population. It consistently maintains a reputation for high performance, characterized by rigorous curriculum standards and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led organizations that cater to a broad range of interests.

Beyond academics, First Colony Middle School places a significant emphasis on cultivating a supportive and inclusive campus culture. The school is deeply integrated into the local Sugar Land community and benefits from strong parental involvement and community partnerships. With a dedicated faculty and a commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school, FCMS strives to balance challenging educational expectations with character development, aiming to foster well-rounded students who are equipped for success in their future academic endeavors.

1,234

Total Students

72.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FIRST COLONY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	195
Black	189
Asian	538
Two or More	71
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	5

Asian
538 (43.6 %)
White
229 (18.6 %)
Hispanic
195 (15.8 %)
Black
189 (15.3 %)
Two or More
71 (5.8 %)
American Indian
7 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4 %)

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)634-3240
Website:	http://www.fortbendisd.com/fcms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 6 409

Grade 7 412

Grade 8 413

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FIRST COLONY MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	409
Grade 7	412
Grade 8	413

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FIRST COLONY MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	628	50.9%
Male	606	49.1%

Middle School 6th - 8th