Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle vs Zeferino Farias El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 915 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
Zeferino Farias El
Alamo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
| Measure | Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle Alamo, Texas | Zeferino Farias El Alamo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1018 of 1,684 | #2840 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9447 of 15,369 | #32649 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 654 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 54% |
| city | Alamo | Alamo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 39.0).
- •Zeferino Farias El does better on math proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •Zeferino Farias El does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96% vs 97.1%).
- •Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.3).
- •Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle is the larger school with 654 students compared with 520.
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 Zeferino Farias El?
On the Success Index (US), Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle ranks higher (41.7 vs 39.0 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 Zeferino Farias El?
About 915 m in a straight line, between Alamo and Alamo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle: 654. Zeferino Farias El: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle and Zeferino Farias El rank in Texas?
Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle is 1018th of 1,684 and Zeferino Farias El is 2840th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).