DR T C McCormick JR Middle vs Kealing Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR T C McCormick JR Middle
Buda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,198 students
Kealing Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,196 students
| Measure | DR T C McCormick JR Middle Buda, Texas | Kealing Middle Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1212 of 1,684 | #96 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #10547 of 15,369 | #1302 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,198 | 1,196 |
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 1,196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 77% |
| city | Buda | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kealing Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 36.5).
- •Kealing Middle does better on math proficiency (77% vs 38%).
- •Kealing Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 34%).
- •Kealing Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 53.1%).
- •Kealing Middle does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 17.6).
- •DR T C McCormick JR Middle is the larger school with 1,198 students compared with 1,196.
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 DR T C McCormick JR Middle better than Kealing Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kealing Middle ranks higher (81.2 vs 36.5 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 DR T C McCormick JR Middle and Kealing Middle?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Buda and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR T C McCormick JR Middle: 1,198. Kealing Middle: 1,196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR T C McCormick JR Middle and Kealing Middle rank in Texas?
DR T C McCormick JR Middle is 1212th of 1,684 and Kealing Middle is 96th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).