Colony Bend El vs First Colony Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 910 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colony Bend El
Sugar Land · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
First Colony Middle
Sugar Land · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,270 students
| Measure | Colony Bend El Sugar Land, Texas | First Colony Middle Sugar Land, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #413 of 4,686 | #209 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #6987 of 50,301 | #2515 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 526 | 1,270 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 1,270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 70% |
| city | Sugar Land | Sugar Land |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colony Bend El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 74.1).
- •First Colony Middle does better on math proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •Colony Bend El does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 66%).
- •First Colony Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 41.3%).
- •Colony Bend El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 19.0).
- •First Colony Middle is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 526.
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 Colony Bend El better than First Colony Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Colony Bend El ranks higher (76.5 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 Colony Bend El and First Colony Middle?
About 910 m in a straight line, between Sugar Land and Sugar Land in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colony Bend El: 526. First Colony Middle: 1,270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colony Bend El and First Colony Middle rank in Texas?
Colony Bend El is 413th of 4,686 and First Colony Middle is 209th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).