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Diversity
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College Prep
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Sports
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Fort Bend Independent School District is a highly rated, public school district located in SUGAR LAND, TX. It has 79,660 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 48% of students are at least proficient in math and 61% in reading.
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About Fort Bend Independent School District...
- AP Offered
- Gifted Prog. Offered
- Texas
- Sugar Land
Fort Bend Independent School District Rankings
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Elementary Schools in Fort Bend Independent School District
- gradeASienna Crossing Elementary SchoolRating 2.5 out of 5 2 reviews
- gradeAColony Meadows Elementary SchoolRating 1.67 out of 5 6 reviews
- gradeADonald Leonetti Elementary SchoolRating 5 out of 5 1 review
- gradeAAnne McCormick Sullivan Elementary School
- gradeAWalker Station Elementary School
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
61%
Percent Proficient - Math
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
48%
Average Graduation Rate
This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
94%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
1220
8,587
responses
Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
27
1,672
responses
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Popular Colleges
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University of Houston
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University of Texas - Austin
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Rice University
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Texas State University
4,231 Students
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Baylor University
4,223 Students
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University of Houston - Downtown
4,161 Students
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Texas Tech University
3,092 Students
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Houston Christian University
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Sam Houston State University
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Students
Diversity
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Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
79,660
Free or Reduced Lunch
This is the percentage of students who are eligible to receive free or reduced price lunch. Not all eligible students exercise this option, especially at non-traditional schools like online schools.
50.3%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
18:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$61,030
Teachers in First/Second Year
8.6%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$10,240/ student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
Instruction
59%
Support Services
39%
Other
2%
Living in the Area
Sugar Land
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Cost of Living
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Good for Families
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Housing
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Median Household Income
$132,247
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,868
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$387,900
National
$281,900
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Fort Bend Independent School District Reviews
Rating 4.13 out of 5 795 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
What I have learned at school contributes to the diversified life history enriched by insightful teachings. Elkins High School has transformed me in very many ways personally, academically, and socially. My hallmark is developing a sense of community. I get excited with the attention other students give me, which binds us strongly since we are in the same courses. There are different clubs, such as academic ones, where new sports can be learned. Good teachers help us grasp concepts and enable us to yield great results, especially in exams. However, challenges were part of it. Among the greater challenges was the completion of difficult courses during college preparation; this led to a high level of stress resulting from tedious study schedules. In spite of the fact that academic overloads can boost the performance of the brain, the most challenging part was that I felt people who listen to psychologists undervalue themselves by avoiding personal issues.
- Senior
- 26 days ago
Rating 5 out of 5
This is my 11th year being a FBISD student. This school district has provided a good amount of resources for its schools. So far they take their fine arts programs well because most, if not all our school excel in fine arts. The new school year, they added recent changes in the district. In which, they’re mandating every student receiving a laptop, more school security, and the reduced amount of time students can have theirs phones. Another thing is, we so many interesting teachers they’re curriculum is similar, but teaching styles may vary. If anything, sometimes it’s hard to reach some teachers expectations. Also, the lunch isn’t terrible, but I would like to know what exactly am I eating and where it came from because sometimes the food looks questionable. Lastly, in the next 10-15 years if I were to put my child in school, I wouldn’t mind putting my kids and the same area I lived for my k-12 education.
- Junior
- 5 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
While I believe that the Fort Bend District has more pros than cons, one of the most obvious problems with it is the shortage of teachers. This shortage allows teachers who may not be responsible adults and who might lack many of the skills needed to work with kids to still be employed. For example, a teacher at my school got in trouble for having inappropriate content on his work computer. He was suspended but then he came back to finish teaching for the rest of the year because they could not find a replacement. Once the school year ended he wasn't seen back for the following years, but he should not have been allowed to come back initially.
On the contrary the best thing about FBISD is the diversity. It creates a better learning environment because of the exposure to a range of perspectives, cultures, ideas, and more. It challenges kids to think outside what they were taught which enhances critical thinking and readiness for the "real world".
- Senior
- a month ago
