Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle vs Psja Alamo Building Blocks Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 365 m 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
Psja Alamo Building Blocks Academy
Alamo · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
94 students
| Measure | Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle Alamo, Texas | Psja Alamo Building Blocks Academy Alamo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1018 of 1,684 | #3881 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9447 of 15,369 | #39765 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 654 | 94 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 94 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 49% | – |
| city | Alamo | Alamo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 28.1).
- •Psja Alamo Building Blocks Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.2% vs 96%).
- •Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 18.8).
- •Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle is the larger school with 654 students compared with 94.
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 Psja Alamo Building Blocks Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle ranks higher (41.7 vs 28.1 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 Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle and Psja Alamo Building Blocks Academy?
About 365 m in a straight line, between Alamo and Alamo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle: 654. Psja Alamo Building Blocks Academy: 94. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle and Psja Alamo Building Blocks Academy rank in Texas?
Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle is 1018th of 1,684 and Psja Alamo Building Blocks Academy is 3881st of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).