Breeden El vs Vela Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Breeden El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
Vela Middle
Brownsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students
| Measure | Breeden El Brownsville, Texas | Vela Middle Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1139 of 4,686 | #754 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #18249 of 50,301 | #7657 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 511 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 54% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Breeden El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 50.0).
- •Breeden El does better on math proficiency (70% vs 54%).
- •Breeden El does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 49%).
- •Vela Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 83.6%).
- •Breeden El does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.3).
- •Vela Middle is the larger school with 658 students compared with 511.
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 Breeden El better than Vela Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Breeden El ranks higher (59.9 vs 50.0 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 Breeden El and Vela Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Breeden El: 511. Vela Middle: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Breeden El and Vela Middle rank in Texas?
Breeden El is 1139th of 4,686 and Vela Middle is 754th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).