FORT BEND ISD

Fort Bend ISD is a large urban district in Fort Bend County, Texas, serving 79,513 students across 87 schools. The district experienced 2.5% enrollment growth in the prior year, indicating continued expansion. With a student-teacher ratio of 16.0:1 and 4,958.5 teachers on staff, the district maintains staffing levels comparable to state norms.

Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. The graduation rate of 92.5% slightly exceeds the state average of 92.3%, while the dropout rate of 1.3% indicates strong retention. However, math proficiency at 53.0% and reading proficiency at 63.0% reflect areas where student achievement trails state expectations. Chronic absenteeism at 13.0% represents a notable attendance concern.

The student population reflects significant diversity: 28.0% Asian, 27.9% Black, 26.6% Hispanic, and 12.7% White students. Nearly half the enrollment (47.5%) qualifies as economically disadvantaged, and 20.3% are English learners, indicating substantial populations requiring additional support services.

Financially, Fort Bend ISD operates with a $920.2 million budget but receives notably lower per-pupil spending ($10,630) compared to the state average ($12,908). Revenue relies heavily on local sources (60.0%), supplemented by state funding (31.3%) and federal support (8.7%), suggesting dependence on local property tax revenue and potential budget constraints relative to state funding levels.