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Vela Middle School

4905 Paredes Line Rd
Brownsville, TX 78521
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 638 students in grades 6-8, Vela 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 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Vela Middle School's student population of 638 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
638 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Vela 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 Vela Middle School is 0.06, 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)
#4185 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Vela Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vela 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.
53%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vela 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.
42%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Vela 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
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Vela Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Vela Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
97%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Vela Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
White
2%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Vela Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Vela Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Vela 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
60%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Vela 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
22%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vela 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.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vela Middle School's ranking?
Vela Middle School is ranked #4185 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Vela Middle School often compared to?
Vela Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manzano Middle School, Resaca Middle School, Stillman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Vela Middle School?
638 students attend Vela Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Vela Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vela Middle School?
Vela Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vela Middle School offer ?
Vela Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Vela Middle School part of?
Vela Middle School is part of Brownsville Independent School District.

School Reviews
5   12/26/2017
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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