Austin Middle vs Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin Middle
San Juan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
833 students
Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle
Alamo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
654 students
| Measure | Austin Middle San Juan, Texas | Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle Alamo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #982 of 1,684 | #1018 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9198 of 15,369 | #9447 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 833 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 833 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 49% |
| city | San Juan | Alamo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Austin Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 41.7).
- •Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Austin Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Austin Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 96%).
- •Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.3).
- •Austin Middle is the larger school with 833 students compared with 654.
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 Austin Middle better than Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Austin Middle ranks higher (42.8 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 Austin Middle and Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Juan and Alamo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin Middle: 833. Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin Middle and Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle rank in Texas?
Austin Middle is 982nd of 1,684 and Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle is 1018th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).