Sugar Mill Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 13707 Jess Pirtle Blvd
       Sugar Land, TX  77498


(281) 634-4440

District: Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1419th of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,991 Help


Students who attend Sugar Mill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sugar Land Middle
High:    Kempner High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  640

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
36.9%
White:
28.8%
Asian:
17.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.3% Help


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Compare Details Sugar Mill Elementary ranks better than 69.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 22nd among 51 ranked elementary schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Sugar Mill Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (36.9%), White (28.7%), Asian (17.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sugar Mill Elementary is 15.2, which is the 25th best among 51 elementary schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sugar Mill Elementary is $10,991. 27 elementary schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sugar Mill Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sugar Mill Elementary 1419th of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Sugar Mill Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
Asian students:
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Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd) 397th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sugar Mill Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sugar Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.65 107th 3465 96.9%
2005 83.88 252nd 3475 92.7%
2006 81.66 325th 3476 90.7%
2007 84.46 179th 3724 95.2%
2008 82.58 338th 3768 91.0%
2009 80.34 473rd 3884 87.8%
2010 76.27 705th 3937 82.1%
2011 69.41 1221st 4095 70.2%
2012 67.58 1277th 4206 69.6%
2013 70.31 1161st 4221 72.5%
2014 72.45 1081st 4260 74.6%
2015 68.35 1362nd 4320 68.5%
2016 72.34 1130th 4286 73.6%
2017 78.29 764th 4329 82.4%
2018 80.77 651st 4359 85.1%
2019 72.34 979th 4479 78.1%
2021 69.71 1126th 4578 75.4%
2022 62.57 1495th 4581 67.4%
2023 64.08 1419th 4647 69.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sugar Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.24 448th 1046 57.2%
2019 80.26 131st 1112 88.2%
2021 51.37 452nd 961 53.0%
2022 66.78 292nd 1004 70.9%
2023 74.06 228th 1099 79.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sugar Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.38 1681st 3226 47.9%
2019 33.62 2476th 3333 25.7%
2021 59.70 993rd 3446 71.2%
2022 54.10 1416th 3487 59.4%
2023 51.95 1581st 3556 55.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sugar Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.66 811th 3558 77.2%
2019 67.50 656th 3684 82.2%
2021 50.28 1409th 3799 62.9%
2022 50.25 1555th 3952 60.7%
2023 54.69 1374th 4086 66.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sugar Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.61 731st 4264 82.9%
2019 57.85 1511th 4309 64.9%
2021 61.43 1316th 4451 70.4%
2022 51.17 2073rd 4477 53.7%
2023 56.02 1755th 4521 61.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Sugar Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.30 808th 4306 81.2%
2019 61.59 1417th 4348 67.4%
2021 64.00 1308th 4499 70.9%
2022 64.14 1355th 4561 70.3%
2023 66.43 1247th 4588 72.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sugar Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.15 95th 3106 96.9%
2019 75.98 311th 3184 90.2%
2023 75.14 310th 2980 89.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Sugar Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.09 1817th 4240 57.1%
2019 46.91 2199th 4295 48.8%
2021 54.74 1513th 4331 65.1%
2022 48.92 2168th 4461 51.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Sugar Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.03 657th 4319 84.8%
2019 78.74 679th 4357 84.4%
2021 71.96 1002nd 4498 77.7%
2022 59.14 1645th 4563 63.9%
2023 58.85 1641st 4585 64.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sugar Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.85 447th 1005 55.5%
2019 47.56 611th 1009 39.4%
2021 23.15 807th 967 16.5%
2022 37.22 715th 957 25.3%
2023 47.14 627th 1015 38.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Sugar Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.71 980th 2483 60.5%
2019 65.37 627th 2515 75.1%
2021 47.35 1131st 2444 53.7%
2022 68.07 525th 2421 78.3%
2023 50.77 1051st 2443 57.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sugar Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.17 1053rd 4168 74.7%
2019 61.77 1279th 4188 69.5%
2021 68.73 930th 4329 78.5%
2022 49.67 2116th 4376 51.6%
2023 41.60 2653rd 4401 39.7%
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Rank History for White students at Sugar Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.86 751st 3127 76.0%
2019 55.81 1336th 3142 57.5%
2021 68.32 800th 3082 74.0%
2022 40.69 2007th 3082 34.9%
2023 45.80 1797th 3106 42.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Open Quote My son just started here and I love it. I was on the fence on whether to have my son attend private or public school at the beginning of the school year. I am glad we decide to put him at SME. His teacher has been wonderful and the principal is super dedicated and is always available. I joined the PTA and they are a wonderful group of committed women. Parents are involved in the planned activities and offer a helping hand when needed. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sugar Mill Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 666 22 25 56 n/a n/a n/a 0 769
1989 725 18 29 52 0 n/a n/a 0 824
1990 795 18 33 48 0 n/a n/a 0 894
1991 684 24 32 50 0 n/a n/a 0 790
1992 689 17 34 36 0 n/a n/a 0 776
1993 671 15 41 43 1 n/a n/a 0 771
1994 668 12 38 44 1 n/a n/a 0 763
1995 617 13 51 49 1 n/a n/a 0 731
1996 617 13 51 49 1 n/a n/a 0 731
1997 548 20 43 49 1 n/a n/a 0 661
1998 522 21 43 54 2 n/a n/a 0 642
1999 496 25 61 55 0 n/a n/a 0 637
2000 490 24 81 63 5 n/a n/a 0 663
2001 472 19 46 52 5 n/a n/a 0 594
2002 394 26 34 57 2 n/a n/a 0 513
2003 394 26 34 57 2 n/a n/a 0 513
2004 409 24 35 68 2 n/a n/a 0 538
2005 395 45 131 94 2 n/a n/a 0 667
2006 346 44 165 99 4 n/a n/a 0 658
2007 322 43 166 104 3 n/a n/a 0 638
2008 340 62 182 194 4 n/a n/a 0 782
2009 335 66 172 186 2 n/a n/a 0 761
2010 311 68 175 180 4 n/a n/a 0 738
2011 266 36 155 216 2 3 18 0 696
2012 270 36 162 214 4 3 19 0 708
2013 252 39 168 206 4 1 23 0 693
2014 243 45 158 214 4 5 24 0 693
2015 237 36 143 211 1 1 23 0 652
2016 236 43 159 217 1 1 28 0 685
2017 207 46 146 204 0 2 26 0 631
2018 173 47 129 203 0 1 35 0 588
2019 164 39 115 194 0 0 37 0 549
2020 176 59 139 227 1 0 41 0 643
2021 148 56 113 191 2 1 42 0 553
2022 150 48 100 183 3 1 40 0 525
2023 184 51 113 236 4 0 52 0 640

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sugar Mill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 769 34.0 22.6 n/a
1989 824 n/a n/a n/a
1990 894 43.0 20.7 n/a
1991 790 43.4 18.2 n/a
1992 776 41.8 18.5 1.7
1993 771 42.0 18.4 2.7
1994 763 39.5 19.3 2
1995 731 39.5 18.5 0
1996 731 39.5 18.5 0
1997 661 33.0 20.0 3.5
1998 642 36.8 17.4 3.4
1999 637 37.3 17.1 4.7
2000 663 37.9 17.5 6.2
2001 594 34.0 17.5 3.4
2002 513 33.4 15.4 6.6
2003 513 33.4 15.4 6.6
2004 538 32.9 16.4 9.1
2005 667 39.6 16.8 11.4
2006 658 41.3 15.9 13.8
2007 638 39.5 16.2 13.3
2008 782 48.9 16.0 21
2009 761 49.6 15.3 22.1
2010 738 47.3 15.6 24.9
2011 696 41.5 16.7 25.3
2012 708 43.8 16.1 30.1
2013 693 43.5 15.9 28.7
2014 693 42.7 16.1 27.6
2015 652 44.0 14.8 26.8
2016 685 45.0 15.2 30.5
2017 631 38.0 16.5 30.4
2018 588 39.0 15.0 36.4
2019 549 35.0 15.6 45.7
2020 643 40.9 15.6 49.3
2021 553 35.4 15.5 50.1
2022 525 39.7 13.2 52.6
2023 640 41.8 15.2 56.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sugar Mill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 769 34.0 22.6 n/a
1989 824 n/a n/a n/a
1990 894 43.0 20.7 n/a
1991 790 43.4 18.2 n/a
1992 776 41.8 18.5 1.7
1993 771 42.0 18.4 2.7
1994 763 39.5 19.3 2
1995 731 39.5 18.5 0
1996 731 39.5 18.5 0
1997 661 33.0 20.0 3.5
1998 642 36.8 17.4 3.4
1999 637 37.3 17.1 4.7
2000 663 37.9 17.5 6.2
2001 594 34.0 17.5 3.4
2002 513 33.4 15.4 6.6
2003 513 33.4 15.4 6.6
2004 538 32.9 16.4 9.1
2005 667 39.6 16.8 11.4
2006 658 41.3 15.9 13.8
2007 638 39.5 16.2 13.3
2008 782 48.9 16.0 21
2009 761 49.6 15.3 22.1
2010 738 47.3 15.6 24.9
2011 696 41.5 16.7 25.3
2012 708 43.8 16.1 30.1
2013 693 43.5 15.9 28.7
2014 693 42.7 16.1 27.6
2015 652 44.0 14.8 26.8
2016 685 45.0 15.2 30.5
2017 631 38.0 16.5 30.4
2018 588 39.0 15.0 36.4
2019 549 35.0 15.6 45.7
2020 643 40.9 15.6 49.3
2021 553 35.4 15.5 50.1
2022 525 39.7 13.2 52.6
2023 640 41.8 15.2 56.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sugar Mill Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $622 (5.4%) $10,927 (94.6%) $11,549
2020 $541 (5.6%) $9,041 (94.4%) $9,582
2021 $683 (6.2%) $10,308 (93.8%) $10,991

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sugar Mill Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 979th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1419th of 4647 Elementary schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Sugar Mill Elementary)5254
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5459
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sugar Mill Elementary)7059
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5751
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Sugar Mill Elementary)5045
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5254
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sugar Mill Elementary)4345
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5452
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Sugar Mill Elementary)6962
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))6366
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sugar Mill Elementary)7058
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))6657
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Sugar Mill Elementary)7137
 34%
   5th Grade Science (Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd))5237
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students549640
 16.6%
African American3951
 30.8%
American Indian04
Asian115113
 1.7%
Hispanic194236
 21.6%
Pacific Islander00
White164184
 12.2%
Two or More Races3752
 40.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.7%56.3%
 10.5%


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Sugar Mill Elementary ranks 1419th of 4647 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 640 students attended Sugar Mill Elementary.

Students at Sugar Mill Elementary are 37% Hispanic, 29% White, 18% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 8% African American.

Students who attend Sugar Mill Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sugar Land Middle
High : Kempner High School


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