Gallegos El vs Vela Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gallegos El
Brownsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Vela Middle
Brownsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students
| Measure | Gallegos El Brownsville, Texas | Vela Middle Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1662 of 4,686 | #754 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #23548 of 50,301 | #7657 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 390 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 54% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gallegos El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 50.0).
- •Gallegos El does better on math proficiency (64% vs 54%).
- •Gallegos El does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 49%).
- •Vela Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 98.2%).
- •Vela Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.0).
- •Vela Middle is the larger school with 658 students compared with 390.
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 Gallegos El better than Vela Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gallegos El ranks higher (52.3 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 Gallegos El and Vela Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gallegos El: 390. Vela Middle: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gallegos El and Vela Middle rank in Texas?
Gallegos El is 1662nd of 4,686 and Vela Middle is 754th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).