MACARIO GARCIA MIDDLE

18550 OLD RICHMOND RD
SUGAR LAND, TX 77498

www.fortbendisd.com/gms

1,443 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Macario Garcia Middle School, located in the Sugar Land area of Fort Bend Independent School District, is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. Named after the Medal of Honor recipient and Texas war hero Macario García, the school emphasizes academic excellence and character development, fostering an environment that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

The campus is recognized for its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience, offering a variety of extracurricular programs, including competitive athletics, fine arts, and various student-led clubs. With a focus on preparing students for high school success, the school utilizes the robust curriculum and resources provided by the Fort Bend ISD framework, supported by an active community and dedicated faculty focused on student engagement and academic achievement.

1,443

Total Students

81.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MACARIO GARCIA MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	201
Black	238
Asian	786
Two or More	43
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
786 (54.5%)
Black
238 (16.5%)
Hispanic
201 (13.9%)
White
160 (11.1%)
Two or More
43 (3.0%)
American Indian
12 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	FORT BEND ISD
Phone:	(281)634-3160
Website:	http://www.fortbendisd.com/gms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	486
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 486

Grade 7 517

Grade 8 440