Austin Parkway El vs First Colony Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin Parkway El
Sugar Land · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
First Colony Middle
Sugar Land · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,270 students
| Measure | Austin Parkway El Sugar Land, Texas | First Colony Middle Sugar Land, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #338 of 4,686 | #209 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #5763 of 50,301 | #2515 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 574 | 1,270 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 1,270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 70% |
| city | Sugar Land | Sugar Land |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Austin Parkway El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 74.1).
- •Austin Parkway El does better on math proficiency (75% vs 70%).
- •Austin Parkway El does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 66%).
- •First Colony Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 32.6%).
- •Austin Parkway El does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 19.0).
- •First Colony Middle is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 574.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Austin Parkway El better than First Colony Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Austin Parkway El ranks higher (78.6 vs 74.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Austin Parkway El and First Colony Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sugar Land and Sugar Land in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin Parkway El: 574. First Colony Middle: 1,270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin Parkway El and First Colony Middle rank in Texas?
Austin Parkway El is 338th of 4,686 and First Colony Middle is 209th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).