FORT SETTLEMENT MIDDLE

www.fortbendisd.com/fsms

1,498 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Fort Settlement Middle School is a highly regarded public school located in Sugar Land, Texas, serving students in grades 6 through 8. It is part of the Fort Bend Independent School District (FBISD) and is widely recognized for its strong commitment to academic excellence. The school maintains a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like math, science, and language arts, while also offering a variety of advanced programs and extracurricular activities designed to cater to a diverse and motivated student body.

Beyond academics, Fort Settlement is known for fostering a supportive campus culture that encourages student involvement in fine arts, athletics, and various academic clubs. The school is frequently highlighted for its high performance ratings within the state of Texas and enjoys strong community and parental engagement. By prioritizing both intellectual development and character building, the school strives to prepare its students for the academic demands of high school and beyond, maintaining a reputation as one of the premier middle schools in the Fort Bend area.

1,498

Total Students

71.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORT SETTLEMENT MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	121
Black	96
Asian	947
Two or More	65
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
947 (63.2 %)
White
259 (17.3 %)
Hispanic
121 (8.1 %)
Black
96 (6.4 %)
Two or More
65 (4.3 %)
American Indian
9 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)634-6440
Website:	http://www.fortbendisd.com/fsms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 6 512

Grade 7 525

Grade 8 461