Burns El vs Vela Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 516 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burns El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
651 students
Vela Middle
Brownsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students
| Measure | Burns El Brownsville, Texas | Vela Middle Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2458 of 4,686 | #754 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #30007 of 50,301 | #7657 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 651 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 54% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vela Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 42.9).
- •Burns El does better on math proficiency (65% vs 54%).
- •Vela Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Vela Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 93.7%).
- •Vela Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.3).
- •Vela Middle is the larger school with 658 students compared with 651.
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 Burns El better than Vela Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Vela Middle ranks higher (50.0 vs 42.9 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 Burns El and Vela Middle?
About 516 m in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burns El: 651. Vela Middle: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burns El and Vela Middle rank in Texas?
Burns El is 2458th of 4,686 and Vela Middle is 754th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).