VELA MIDDLE SCHOOL
VELA MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the BROWNSVILLE ISD school district, located in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 797 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 60 teachers, VELA MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
VELA MIDDLE School, located at 4905 Paredes Line Road in Brownsville, Texas, is a part of the Brownsville Independent School District (BISD). The school serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth. As a key educational institution in the area, VELA MIDDLE focuses on preparing its diverse student body for the rigors of high school through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, elective opportunities, and the development of essential life skills.
Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. By leveraging resources provided by the Brownsville Independent School District, VELA MIDDLE provides various extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services designed to cater to the social and emotional needs of young adolescents. The school maintains a clear focus on the success of its students, striving to cultivate a culture of respect, integrity, and achievement within the local Brownsville community.
For more information, contact VELA MIDDLE at (956) 548-7770 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521-5837
(956) 548-7770
http://www.bisd.us/vela/
VELA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BROWNSVILLE, TX with about 797 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BROWNSVILLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 797
- Teachers:
- 60.46
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 797 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VELA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.2%
- White
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.