Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sugar Mill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sugar Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sugar Mill Elementary School's student population of 644 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Sugar Mill Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sugar Mill Elementary School is 0.74, 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
#1742 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
16%
6%
Hispanic
39%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
28%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sugar Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Sugar Mill Elementary School is ranked #1742 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sugar Mill Elementary School often compared to?
Sugar Mill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oyster Creek Elementary School, Rita Drabek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sugar Mill Elementary School?
644 students attend Sugar Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Sugar Mill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sugar Mill Elementary School?
Sugar Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sugar Mill Elementary School offer ?
Sugar Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sugar Mill Elementary School part of?
Sugar Mill Elementary School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.
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