Keefer Crossing Middle vs Valley Ranch El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Keefer Crossing Middle
New Caney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,271 students
Valley Ranch El
Porter · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
790 students
| Measure | Keefer Crossing Middle New Caney, Texas | Valley Ranch El Porter, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1129 of 1,684 | #2346 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10065 of 15,369 | #29235 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,271 | 790 |
| Enrollment | 1,271 | 790 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 45% |
| city | New Caney | Porter |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Ranch El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 38.9).
- •Keefer Crossing Middle does better on math proficiency (51% vs 45%).
- •Valley Ranch El does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 34%).
- •Valley Ranch El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 75.5%).
- •Valley Ranch El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.1).
- •Keefer Crossing Middle is the larger school with 1,271 students compared with 790.
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 Keefer Crossing Middle better than Valley Ranch El?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Ranch El ranks higher (44.1 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 Keefer Crossing Middle and Valley Ranch El?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between New Caney and Porter in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Keefer Crossing Middle: 1,271. Valley Ranch El: 790. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Keefer Crossing Middle and Valley Ranch El rank in Texas?
Keefer Crossing Middle is 1129th of 1,684 and Valley Ranch El is 2346th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).