publicmiddleGrade 6-8

Vela Middle

4905 Paredes Line Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521, United States

+1 (956) 548-7770

http://www.bisd.us/vela/

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Vela Middle Overview

About This School

Vela Middle is a public middle in Brownsville, Texas, serving 658 students in grades 6-8. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1 with 46 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $62,153. Support services include a counselor-to-student ratio of 205:1. The student body is composed of 51% male and 49% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 98% Hispanic and 1% Asian.

658

Total Students

Grade 6-8

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

46 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 6-8

County

Cameron County

Students per Counselor

205:1

Vela Middle Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.2:1

State Avg: 14.2:1

205

Students per Counselor

Vela Middle Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$62,153

City Avg: $51,764

State Avg: $53,444

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor205:1

Vela Middle Student Demographics

Student Body

50.76%

Male

49.24%

Female

Total Enrollment: 658 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White0.15%

Hispanic98.33%

Asian1.22%

Black0.3%

Two or More Races0%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vela Middle

Q: What is Vela Middle?

A: Vela Middle is a middle public located in Brownsville.

Q: How many students attend Vela Middle?

A: Vela Middle has approximately 658 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Vela Middle?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Vela Middle is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Vela Middle

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About Vela Middle - Brownsville, TX

Quick Facts about Vela Middle
School Name	Vela Middle
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	4905 Paredes Line Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521, Brownsville, TX
County	Cameron County
Phone	+1 (956) 548-7770
Total Students	658
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	46
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Vela Middle

What is Vela Middle?

Vela Middle is a middle public located in Brownsville.

How many students attend Vela Middle?

Vela Middle has approximately 658 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vela Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Vela Middle is 14:1.

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