Excellent
#885 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 10% in state
Colony Meadows EL
Elementary School · Fort Bend ISD · Sugar Land, TX
A Fort Bend ISD elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4510 SWEETWATER BLVD, Sugar Land, TX 77479
- Math 78% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 74% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colony Meadows EL score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 76% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Colony Meadows EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,463/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sugar Land), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$162,381
Median home value
$462,200
Median rent
$1,997/mo
College educated
68.4%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77479; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbend Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| The Walden SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Colony Bend ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 537 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fort Bend ISD
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #8 of 78
- District spending per student
- $10,520NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colony Meadows EL is listed in FORT BEND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colony Meadows EL
Colony Meadows EL is a public elementary school in Sugar Land, TX, part of Fort Bend ISD, serving approximately 638 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #885 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colony Meadows EL
What grades does Colony Meadows EL serve?
Colony Meadows EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Colony Meadows EL?
Colony Meadows EL has an enrollment of approximately 638 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colony Meadows EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Colony Meadows EL is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colony Meadows EL rank in TX?
Colony Meadows EL ranks #885 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Colony Meadows EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Colony Meadows EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Colony Meadows EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colony Meadows EL has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Colony Meadows EL a charter school?
No, Colony Meadows EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colony Meadows EL a Title I school?
No, Colony Meadows EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colony Meadows EL?
18.7% of students at Colony Meadows EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 638
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Fort Bend County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.5%
- Phone
- (281) 634-4120
- Area population (ZIP 77479)
- 92,355
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77479; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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