Vela Middle School
- Vela Middle School serves 857 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 74% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 69% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Vela Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Vela Middle School's student population of 857 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 857 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Vela Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Vela Middle School is 0.04, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #4157 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 98% | 52% |
| White | 2% | 28% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brownsville Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Vela Middle School is Idea Brownsville College Preparatory (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Idea Brownsville College Preparatory (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Burns Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brownsville Burns Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 889 students
0.4 miles
1974 Alton Gloor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956)548-8490 0.4 PK-5 889 - Brownsville Idea Brownsville Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 708 students
0.4 miles
4395 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956)832-5150 0.4 K-5 708 - Brownsville Idea Brownsville College Preparatory Charter School
Grades: 6-10 | 592 students
0.4 miles
4395 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
(956)832-5150 0.4 6-10 592 - Los Fresnos Rancho Verde Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 643 students
0.5 miles
101 Rancho Alegre
Los Fresnos, TX 78566
(956)254-5230 0.5 PK-5 643 - Brownsville Gallegos Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 638 students
0.9 miles
2700 Avenida Rancho Viejo
Brownsville, TX 78521
(956)547-4230 0.9 PK-5 638
School Reviews
| 5 Thank you teachers and staff for a great job, also security for protecting our kids have a great Christmas and a happy New Year - Posted by Parent - Hipolito Garza jr |
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