Excellent
#1558 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 18% in state
Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle
Middle School · PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD
1819 W HWY 83, Alamo, TX 78516
Enrollment
678
Student-Teacher
11.7:1
Score
8.0
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
678
Student-Teacher
11.7:1
Score
8.0
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#1,558 of 8,552
In Alamo
#2 of 10
public schools
In district
#13 of 42
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD
School environment
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle
Middle School in Alamo · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle
Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle is a public middle school in Alamo, TX, part of PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD. Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle serves approximately 678 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,558 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- District avg 8.1
- TX avg 6.3
Score Breakdown
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Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle — Students at Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.9/10.
How Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle Compares
See how Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1819 W HWY 83, Alamo, TX 78516
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. AUSTIN MIDDLE (rated 8.5/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby San Juan), which scores slightly higher. Another option is AUDIE MURPHY MIDDLE (rated 8.3/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, R YZAGUIRRE MIDDLE (rated 7.3/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby San Juan), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Alamo, see our Alamo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PREMIER H S OF SAN JUAN Lewisville | 0.3 mi | 4.0 |
| ZEFERINO FARIAS EL Alamo | 0.6 mi | 5.6 |
| VIDA N CLOVER EL San Juan | 0.6 mi | 5.1 |
| JOHN MCKEEVER EL Alamo | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| ALFRED SORENSEN EL San Juan | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| PSJA MEMORIAL EARLY COLLEGE H S Alamo | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
| SANTOS LIVAS EL Alamo | 1.0 mi | 5.2 |
| AUSTIN MIDDLE San Juan | 1.0 mi | 8.5 |
| VALLEY CHRISTIAN HERITAGE SCHOOL Alamo | 1.5 mi | 5.6 |
| IDEA ACADEMY SAN JUAN San Juan | 1.5 mi | 4.8 |
| R YZAGUIRRE MIDDLE San Juan | 1.7 mi | 7.3 |
| AUGUSTO GUERRA EL Alamo | 1.6 mi | 7.3 |
| EDITH & ETHEL CARMAN EL San Juan | 1.6 mi | 6.7 |
| AMANDA GARZA-PENA EL San Juan | 1.8 mi | 7.0 |
| JOHN DOEDYNS EL San Juan | 1.8 mi | 6.2 |
| CAPT D SALINAS II EL Donna | 1.8 mi | 7.2 |
| MARCIA R GARZA Alamo | 2.0 mi | 4.9 |
| IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY SAN JUAN San Juan | 2.1 mi | 5.8 |
| AUDIE MURPHY MIDDLE Alamo | 2.2 mi | 8.3 |
| PSJA COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS San Juan | 2.1 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 78516 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$51,547
Median Home Value
$102,900
Median Rent
$743/mo
Population
34,960
College Educated
12.1%
Homeownership
77%
Avg Commute
25.2 min
Poverty Rate
27.6%
Median Age
30.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle
What grades does Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle serve?
Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle?
Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle has an enrollment of approximately 678 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle rank in TX?
Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle ranks #1,558 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle a charter school?
No, Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle a Title I school?
No, Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle?
93.4% of students at Jesus - Jesse - Vela JR Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 678
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hidalgo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (956) 354-2550
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District
PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD- District Enrollment
- 30,008
- Schools in District
- 44
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,411
- District Rank
- #13 of 42
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