Serving 654 students in grades 6-8, Jesus - Jesse - Vela Jr Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 654 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Alamo Middle serves the southeast part of Alamo, TX, covering an area of approximately 8.5 square miles. Most students live about 2.1 miles from the school, with a typical drive taking 5-10 minutes, while the furthest edge of the zone is 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jesus - Jesse - Vela Jr Middle School's student population of 654 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
654 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jesus - Jesse - Vela Jr Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jesus - Jesse - Vela Jr Middle School is 0.02, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5974 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jesus - Jesse - Vela Jr Middle School's ranking?
Jesus - Jesse - Vela Jr Middle School is ranked #5974 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jesus - Jesse - Vela Jr Middle School?
654 students attend Jesus - Jesse - Vela Jr Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jesus - Jesse - Vela Jr Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jesus - Jesse - Vela Jr Middle School?
Jesus - Jesse - Vela Jr Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jesus - Jesse - Vela Jr Middle School offer ?
Jesus - Jesse - Vela Jr Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jesus - Jesse - Vela Jr Middle School part of?
Jesus - Jesse - Vela Jr Middle School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.
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