Idea Brownsville Academy vs Vela Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 760 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idea Brownsville Academy
Brownsville · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
702 students
Vela Middle
Brownsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students
| Measure | Idea Brownsville Academy Brownsville, Texas | Vela Middle Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1904 of 4,686 | #754 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #25821 of 50,301 | #7657 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 702 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 702 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 54% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vela Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 49.0).
- •Idea Brownsville Academy does better on math proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Idea Brownsville Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Idea Brownsville Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.8% vs 82.8%).
- •Vela Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 20.1).
- •Idea Brownsville Academy is the larger school with 702 students compared with 658.
- •Idea Brownsville Academy is a charter school while Vela Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Idea Brownsville Academy better than Vela Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Vela Middle ranks higher (50.0 vs 49.0 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 Idea Brownsville Academy and Vela Middle?
About 760 m in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Brownsville Academy: 702. Vela Middle: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Brownsville Academy and Vela Middle rank in Texas?
Idea Brownsville Academy is 1904th of 4,686 and Vela Middle is 754th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).