First Colony Middle vs Keefer Crossing Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 74 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
First Colony Middle
Sugar Land · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,270 students
Keefer Crossing Middle
New Caney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,271 students
| Measure | First Colony Middle Sugar Land, Texas | Keefer Crossing Middle New Caney, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 1,684 | #1129 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #2515 of 15,369 | #10065 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,270 | 1,271 |
| Enrollment | 1,270 | 1,271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 51% |
| city | Sugar Land | New Caney |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •First Colony Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 38.9).
- •First Colony Middle does better on math proficiency (70% vs 51%).
- •First Colony Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 34%).
- •First Colony Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 75.5%).
- •Keefer Crossing Middle does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.0).
- •Keefer Crossing Middle is the larger school with 1,271 students compared with 1,270.
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 First Colony Middle better than Keefer Crossing Middle?
On the Success Index (US), First Colony Middle ranks higher (74.1 vs 38.9 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 First Colony Middle and Keefer Crossing Middle?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Sugar Land and New Caney in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First Colony Middle: 1,270. Keefer Crossing Middle: 1,271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First Colony Middle and Keefer Crossing Middle rank in Texas?
First Colony Middle is 209th of 1,684 and Keefer Crossing Middle is 1129th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).