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Fort Bend Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 85 public schools serving 79,660 students in Fort Bend Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Fort Bend Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
85 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
79,660 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
4,788 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Fort Bend Independent School District, which is ranked #281 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#280 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.64
# American Indian Students
361 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21,706 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
27%
5%
# Hispanic Students
21,229 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
53%
# Black Students
22,165 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
28%
13%
# White Students
10,998 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
14%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
109 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,092 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
2,593
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
4,714
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
5,248
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5,374
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
5,493
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
5,602
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,846
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,944
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,171
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,337
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
7,287
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
6,897
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,244
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,910
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,552 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,633 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$920 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$1,166 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,552
$13,417
Spending / Student
$14,633
$14,148
Best Fort Bend Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Commonwealth Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4909 Commonwealth Blvd
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-5120
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-5120
Grades: K-5
| 954 students
Rank: #22.
Anne Mccormick Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17828 Winding Waters Ln
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 327-2860
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 327-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 1,218 students
Rank: #33.
Cornerstone Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1800 Chatham Ave
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-6400
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 934 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Settlement Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5440 Elkins Rd
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-6440
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-6440
Grades: 6-8
| 1,498 students
Rank: #55.
Sienna Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10011 Steep Bank Trace
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-3680
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-3680
Grades: PK-5
| 937 students
Rank: #66.
Walker Station Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6200 Homeward Way Blvd
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-4400
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 816 students
Rank: #77.
Colony Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4510 Sweetwater Blvd
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-4120
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-4120
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Rank: #88.
Clements High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4200 Elkins Dr
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-2150
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-2150
Grades: 8-12
| 2,560 students
Rank: #99.
Carolyn And Vernon Madden Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17727 Abermore Ln
Richmond, TX 77407
(281) 327-2740
Richmond, TX 77407
(281) 327-2740
Grades: PK-5
| 969 students
Rank: #1010.
Sartartia Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8125 Homeward Way
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-6310
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-6310
Grades: 6-8
| 1,440 students
Rank: #1111.
Malala Yousafzai
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11770 W Aliana Trace Dr
Richmond, TX 77407
(281) 634-1000
Richmond, TX 77407
(281) 634-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 1,093 students
Rank: #1212.
Donald Leonetti Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1757 Waters Lake Blvd
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 327-3190
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 327-3190
Grades: PK-5
| 1,231 students
Rank: #1313.
Macario Garcia Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18550 Old Richmond Rd
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 634-3160
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 634-3160
Grades: 6-8
| 1,376 students
Rank: #1414.
Scanlan Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9000 Camp Sienna Trail
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-3950
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-3950
Grades: PK-5
| 1,052 students
Rank: #1515.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4455 Waterside Estates Dr
Richmond, TX 77406
(281) 634-3730
Richmond, TX 77406
(281) 634-3730
Grades: PK-5
| 919 students
Rank: #1616.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2022 Colonist Park Dr
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 634-4160
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 634-4160
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #1717.
First Colony Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3225 Austin Pkwy
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-3240
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 1,234 students
Rank: #1818.
Settlers Way Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3015 Settlers Way Dr
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-4360
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-4360
Grades: PK-5
| 815 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Austin Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 Austin Pkwy
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-4001
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-4001
Grades: PK-5
| 711 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Jan Schiff Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7400 Discovery Ln
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-9451
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-9451
Grades: PK-5
| 871 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Quail Valley Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3019 Fm 1092
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-3600
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,043 students
Rank: #2222.
Ridge Point High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Waters Lake Blvd
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 327-5200
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 327-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 3,170 students
Rank: #2323.
Colony Bend Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2720 Planters St
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-4080
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-4080
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #2424.
James Bowie Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Plantation Dr
Richmond, TX 77406
(281) 327-6200
Richmond, TX 77406
(281) 327-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,639 students
Rank: #2525.
Rita Drabek Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11325 Lake Woodbridge Dr
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 634-6570
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 634-6570
Grades: PK-5
| 669 students
Rank: #2626.
Brazos Bend Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
621 Cunningham Creek Blvd
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-5180
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 634-5180
Grades: PK-5
| 739 students
Rank: #2727.
Oyster Creek Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16425 Mellow Oaks Ln
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 634-5910
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 634-5910
Grades: K-5
| 795 students
Rank: #2828.
Barrington Place Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2100 Squire Dobbins Dr
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 634-4040
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 634-4040
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #2929.
William B Travis High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11111 Harlem Rd
Richmond, TX 77406
(281) 634-7000
Richmond, TX 77406
(281) 634-7000
Grades: 8-12
| 3,205 students
Rank: #3030.
Lexington Creek Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2335 Dulles Ave
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-5000
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #3131.
Stephen F Austin High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3434 Pheasant Creek Dr
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 634-2000
Sugar Land, TX 77498
(281) 634-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,277 students
Rank: #3232.
Barbara Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17800 W Oaks Village Dr
Richmond, TX 77407
(281) 634-2800
Richmond, TX 77407
(281) 634-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #3333.
James C Neill Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3830 Harvest Corner Dr
Richmond, TX 77406
(281) 327-3760
Richmond, TX 77406
(281) 327-3760
Grades: PK-5
| 1,076 students
Rank: #3434.
Billy Baines Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9000 Sienna Ranch Rd
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-6870
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-6870
Grades: 6-8
| 1,296 students
Rank: #3535.
Lawrence E Elkins High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7007 Knights Ct
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-2600
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-2600
Grades: 8-12
| 2,654 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fort Bend Independent School District?
Fort Bend Independent School District manages 85 public schools serving 79,660 students.
What is the rank of Fort Bend Independent School District?
Fort Bend Independent School District is ranked #281 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Bend Independent School District?
28% of Fort Bend Independent School District students are Black, 27% of students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fort Bend Independent School District?
Fort Bend Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Fort Bend Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,633 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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