Alfred Sorensen El vs Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred Sorensen El
San Juan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students
Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle
Alamo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
654 students
| Measure | Alfred Sorensen El San Juan, Texas | Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle Alamo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2019 of 4,686 | #1018 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #26787 of 50,301 | #9447 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 583 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 49% |
| city | San Juan | Alamo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alfred Sorensen El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 41.7).
- •Alfred Sorensen El does better on math proficiency (59% vs 49%).
- •Alfred Sorensen El does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Alfred Sorensen El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 96%).
- •Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 17.1).
- •Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle is the larger school with 654 students compared with 583.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alfred Sorensen El better than Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alfred Sorensen El ranks higher (47.5 vs 41.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alfred Sorensen El and Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Juan and Alamo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred Sorensen El: 583. Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred Sorensen El and Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle rank in Texas?
Alfred Sorensen El is 2019th of 4,686 and Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle is 1018th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).