Serving 1,234 students in grades 6-8, First Colony Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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First Colony Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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First Colony Middle School's student population of 1,234 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
First Colony Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of First Colony Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#962 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
44%
5%
Hispanic
16%
53%
Black
15%
13%
White
18%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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First Colony Middle School is ranked #962 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are First Colony Middle School often compared to?
First Colony Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Settlement Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend First Colony Middle School?
1,234 students attend First Colony Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of First Colony Middle School students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of First Colony Middle School?
First Colony Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does First Colony Middle School offer ?
First Colony Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is First Colony Middle School part of?
First Colony Middle School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is First Colony Middle School located?
First Colony Middle School is located in the Settlers Park neighborhood of Sugar Land, TX.
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This school is a very great school with great education and lost of fun at the same time. Has a awesome band too.
Review First Colony Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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