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Vela Middle

Brownsville, Texas · Grades 6 to 8 · Brownsville ISD

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About Vela Middle

Vela Middle is a public school in Brownsville, Texas, serving grades 6 through 8. Enrollment was 658 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter middle schools in Brownsville. With about 46.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.2 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 65 other schools within 5 miles. Brownsville ISD runs 51 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Cameron County.

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School facts

Address4905 Paredes Line Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521
Phone(956) 548-7770
School districtBrownsville ISD
Grades6 to 8
Students (2024-25)658
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)46.3
Students per teacher14.2
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelMiddle
Locale (NCES)City, midsize, Cameron County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 481168000426). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Vela Middle serve?

Vela Middle serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Vela Middle?

Vela Middle reported 658 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vela Middle?

About 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 658 students and 46.3 teachers in federal data.

Is Vela Middle a public or charter school?

Vela Middle is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Vela Middle in?

Vela Middle is part of Brownsville ISD. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/tx/brownsville-isd/

Where is Vela Middle located?

Vela Middle is at 4905 Paredes Line Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521. The phone number is (956) 548-7770.

How many other schools are near Vela Middle?

There are 65 other schools within 5 miles of Vela Middle in our directory.

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