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First Colony Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1134 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 3, 2010

This was an ok school. The teachers put too much effort on academics that if you joined any type of extracurricular programs, a student would not have sleep for days.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 15, 2010

I think FCMS is doing such a good job of teaching me everything I need to grow up and be successful. Everyone at FCMS is very caring and nice and the staff love every student in the building. Way to go bobcats and keep on succeeding!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 23, 2010

I'm an 8th grade Bobcat and the past few years at FCMS have been AWESOME!! The teachers are great and (coming from a student in pre-ap classes and GT) they really try to help you get ready for high school. I'd recommend sending your child here it's a really great school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 22, 2009

This is the best school I have seen! My child is doing so well, and the teachers are excellent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 20, 2006

I am very happy with this school. I don't think my daughter could have had a better middle school education. As of course with any school, some teachers are better than others. The band program is outstanding! Go Bobcats!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 23, 2006

Academic programs are OK. Teachers are mediocre. Not involved with the academic development of child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 8, 2006

i think that first colonis one o the best schools that i have ever known!they have wonderful teachers,it is a very pleasant campus,and they are also a very educated school!
—Submitted by mindy andrews, a parent


Posted May 5, 2005

This school has great teachers and its students always do well on tests.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 7, 2003

The only rating you can give this school is A+. You will not find a more dedicated group of teachers, backed by a top administration group! The band instructors are awesome! We considered moving several times, but didn't do so simply because of FCMS!The teachers are top quality and care about their students. They offer all types of extracurricular activities,and parents are very involved as well. Don't take a chance on another school. Send your kids to the home of the Bobcats!They are rated an exemplary school,and it shows.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 8, 2003

Excellent Math teachers and excellent programs to improve Math. Very deficient in Science.
—Submitted by a parent


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.

323 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

327 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
99%
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.

347 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

348 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
97%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

349 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

340 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

339 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

338 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
83%
Social Studies

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

339 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
96%
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%
Female91%
Male93%
Black or African American68%
Asian99%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education64%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female97%
Male94%
Black or African American95%
Asian98%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education60%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English96%
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

Math

All Students94%
Female94%
Male95%
Black or African American84%
Asian98%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education55%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
Black or African American94%
Asian96%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education83%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students99%
Female100%
Male99%
Black or African American100%
Asian99%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education93%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
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 Students99%
Female99%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asian99%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education70%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students99%
Female100%
Male99%
Black or African American100%
Asian98%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students95%
Female95%
Male94%
Black or African American86%
Asian98%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education64%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Black or African American97%
Asian99%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education91%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
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 "Recognized".
  • 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
White 38% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 37% 4%
Black 13% 14%
Hispanic 11% 48%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 16%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 4%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 14%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 3%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 34%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 29%N/A23%
21 or more years 14%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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3225 Austin Pkwy
Sugar Land, TX 77479
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Phone: (281) 634-3240

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