Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle vs Tom and Nita Nichols Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 704 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
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle
Burleson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
654 students
| Measure | Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle Alamo, Texas | Tom and Nita Nichols Middle Burleson, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1018 of 1,684 | #332 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9447 of 15,369 | #3848 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 654 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 68% |
| city | Alamo | Burleson |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tom and Nita Nichols Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 41.7).
- •Tom and Nita Nichols Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 49%).
- •Tom and Nita Nichols Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 37%).
- •Tom and Nita Nichols Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 96%).
- •Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 19.8).
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 Tom and Nita Nichols Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Tom and Nita Nichols Middle ranks higher (67.7 vs 41.7 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 Tom and Nita Nichols Middle?
About 704 km in a straight line, between Alamo and Burleson in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle: 654. Tom and Nita Nichols Middle: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle and Tom and Nita Nichols Middle rank in Texas?
Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle is 1018th of 1,684 and Tom and Nita Nichols Middle is 332nd of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).