Keefer Crossing Middle School

21600 Gene Campbell Blvd
New Caney, TX 77357
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,213 students in grades 6-8, Keefer Crossing Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Keefer Crossing Middle School's student population of 1,213 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,213 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
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School Rankings

Keefer Crossing Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Keefer Crossing Middle School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4787 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Keefer Crossing Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Keefer Crossing Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Keefer Crossing Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Keefer Crossing Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
67%
53%
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Black
4%
13%
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White
27%
26%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Keefer Crossing Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Keefer Crossing Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Keefer Crossing Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Keefer Crossing Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Keefer Crossing Middle School's ranking?
Keefer Crossing Middle School is ranked #4787 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Keefer Crossing Middle School often compared to?
Keefer Crossing Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Oak Middle School, Pine Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Keefer Crossing Middle School?
1,213 students attend Keefer Crossing Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Keefer Crossing Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keefer Crossing Middle School?
Keefer Crossing Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Keefer Crossing Middle School offer ?
Keefer Crossing Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Keefer Crossing Middle School part of?
Keefer Crossing Middle School is part of New Caney Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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