Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle vs R Yzaguirre Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 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
R Yzaguirre Middle
San Juan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students
| Measure | Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle Alamo, Texas | R Yzaguirre Middle San Juan, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1018 of 1,684 | #1464 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9447 of 15,369 | #12192 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 654 | 736 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 32% |
| city | Alamo | San Juan |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 28.6).
- •Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle does better on math proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •R Yzaguirre Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 96%).
- •Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.3).
- •R Yzaguirre Middle is the larger school with 736 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 R Yzaguirre Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle ranks higher (41.7 vs 28.6 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 R Yzaguirre Middle?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Alamo and San Juan in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle: 654. R Yzaguirre Middle: 736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle and R Yzaguirre Middle rank in Texas?
Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle is 1018th of 1,684 and R Yzaguirre Middle is 1464th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).