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Sugar Land Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1298 students

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Posted December 3, 2012

I dont know if it is a good school beacuaes i have heard bad thing about slms so ya


Posted November 20, 2009

I currently attend this school and i'll have to say its a really good school. The student body (6-8th grade) are very accepting. Its a big school, but everybody knows everybody. I am an eighth grader and i love all my teachers (espeacially Mrs. Starbuck!) The grade level principals are great, but the overall principal is not so great. She does tend to be kinda rude at times. But she is an ok lady. She is a stickler on dress-code too. The athletics are great. I was on the volleyball team and the coaches are amazing. The Teachers are all efficiant and are disciplinarians. The school does have a no tolerance attitude so students cant get away with much. I would totally recommend this school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 21, 2009

This school is so great!! I was a little nervous because i was new to the area.. my daughter goes now and loves it.. she was so shy and now she gets along with everyone. She is on the volleyball team and i could not ask for better teachers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2009

I being new to the school, was very nervous coming in. However, the teachers, students, and counselors are there for you and completley help you fit in and feel confortable. I was new two others times to other schools, and I can say with a single doubt this school was the best in terms of fitting in. Also, this school is very culturally diverse making one aware and appreciative to other cultures. I would defintley give this school a top rating for it has positively impacted my life!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 15, 2006

Due to the socio-economic level of SLMS, the student body seems to be drifting towards paths that most middle schoolers would not usually go towards.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted April 26, 2006

This is an excellent school. Teachers are very involved.
—Submitted by a teacher


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

425 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

436 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

455 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

455 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
89%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

452 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
95%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

459 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

459 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

467 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
77%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

470 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students92%
Female93%
Male90%
Black or African American81%
Asian96%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education73%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students85%
Female89%
Male81%
Black or African American76%
Asian90%
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education38%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)42%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
Black or African American80%
Asian98%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education73%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students93%
Female91%
Male95%
Black or African American87%
Asian96%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education67%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
Black or African American99%
Asian99%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education80%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students94%
Female97%
Male92%
Black or African American92%
Asian98%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education57%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)47%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female99%
Male96%
Black or African American98%
Asian99%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students83%
Female84%
Male83%
Black or African American79%
Asian92%
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education32%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)20%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
Black or African American92%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education75%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 31% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 26% 4%
White 25% 34%
Black 17% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 10%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 6%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 33%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 27%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 23%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 18%N/A23%
21 or more years 26%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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321 Seventh St
Sugar Land, TX 77478
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Phone: (281) 634-3080

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