Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle vs John McKeever El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle
Alamo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
654 students
John McKeever El
Alamo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
699 students
| Measure | Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle Alamo, Texas | John McKeever El Alamo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1018 of 1,684 | #2634 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9447 of 15,369 | #31322 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 654 | 699 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 699 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| city | Alamo | Alamo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.7 vs 40.9).
- •John McKeever El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •John McKeever El does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •John McKeever El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 96%).
- •Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.6).
- •John McKeever El is the larger school with 699 students compared with 654.
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 Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle better than John McKeever El?
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 Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle and John McKeever El?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Alamo and Alamo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle: 654. John McKeever El: 699. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle and John McKeever El rank in Texas?
Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle is 1018th of 1,684 and John McKeever El is 2634th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).