Idea Brownsville College Preparatory 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 College Preparatory
Brownsville · Charter high · Grades 6–12
783 students
Vela Middle
Brownsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students
| Measure | Idea Brownsville College Preparatory Brownsville, Texas | Vela Middle Brownsville, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #743 of 1,419 | #754 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #8429 of 16,910 | #7657 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 783 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 783 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 54% |
| city | Brownsville | Brownsville |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (49.8 vs 50.0).
- •Idea Brownsville College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (56% vs 54%).
- •Idea Brownsville College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 49%).
- •Idea Brownsville College Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 82.8%).
- •Vela Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.4).
- •Idea Brownsville College Preparatory is the larger school with 783 students compared with 658.
- •Idea Brownsville College Preparatory 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 College Preparatory better than Vela Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Idea Brownsville College Preparatory and Vela Middle?
About 760 m in a straight line, between Brownsville and Brownsville in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory: 783. Vela Middle: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idea Brownsville College Preparatory and Vela Middle rank in Texas?
Idea Brownsville College Preparatory is 743rd of 1,419 and Vela Middle is 754th of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).