Vela Middle
Brownsville, TX · Brownsville ISD · Grades 6-8
702nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 59%▼ Declining
Vela Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Vela Middle 702nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 59% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 64th in 2019 to 59th in 2025 — declining.
Vela Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 620 students tested
Vela Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 601 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.5% | 96.8% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| White | 1.1% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.2% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Vela Middle
Typical home value $176K in zip 78521 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Vela Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5IDEA Robindale College PreparatoryIDEA Public Schools · 2.8 mi away · charter858th of 1,701
ELA 53% · Math 40% - 7Resaca MiddleLos Fresnos CISD · 3.2 mi away629th of 1,701
ELA 62% · Math 43% - 5Stell MiddleBrownsville ISD · 3.2 mi away1,013th of 1,701
ELA 51% · Math 35% - 8Manzano MiddleBrownsville ISD · 3.5 mi away387th of 1,701
ELA 68% · Math 52% - 9Stillman MiddleBrownsville ISD · 3.5 mi away291st of 1,701
ELA 71% · Math 59% - 6Oliveira MiddleBrownsville ISD · 3.5 mi away684th of 1,701
ELA 56% · Math 46% - 5Garcia MiddleBrownsville ISD · 4 mi away994th of 1,701
ELA 53% · Math 34% - 4Perkins MiddleBrownsville ISD · 4.1 mi away1,143rd of 1,701
ELA 52% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Vela Middle in?
Vela Middle is part of the Brownsville ISD district in Brownsville, Texas.
Is Vela Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Vela Middle 702nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 59% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Vela Middle?
Hispanic 97%, White 2%, Asian 1% (601 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Vela Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78521 is $176K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.