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Vela Middle

4905 PAREDES LINE RD, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78521

Ranked 2893 of 5496 in Texas

Top schools in Brownsville
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Vela Middle

4905 PAREDES LINE RD, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78521

About Vela Middle

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 39%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 39% in Math and 53% in Reading.
48
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
601
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.66%
Asian 1.16%
Hispanic 96.84%
Black 0.33%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.66%
Asian
1.16%
Hispanic
96.84%
Black
0.33%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 601
44.26%
266 Female
55.74%
335 Male

Student Population

601 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

187 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Vela Middle Contact Information

Address

4905 PAREDES LINE RD, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78521

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Phone

(956) 548-7770

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TOP 2893 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Vela Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM - 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

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Latest News

On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Vela Middle will hold its Spring Dance Recital in the gym on campus. The school's Dance Department is putting on the event as part of its fine arts programming. The recital gives students a chance to show off their work and perform.

FAQ

Q1. How are benchmark-style review pages used at Vela Middle School in Brownsville?

Ans. Vela Middle School may use benchmark-style review pages that help students revisit tested skills and common question formats.

Q2. What kind of reading response work is common at Vela Middle School?

Ans. Vela Middle School may assign short text-based responses where students explain answers using details from reading.

Q3. How are peer review routines used at Vela Middle School?

Ans. Vela Middle School may use peer review so students can check clarity, completeness, or errors before turning work in.

Q4. How are lesson transitions handled at Vela Middle School?

Ans. Vela Middle School often uses clear pacing and quick movement between tasks so class time stays productive.

Q5. How does Vela Middle School communicate reminders to families?

Ans. Vela Middle School shares school announcements, event updates, and campus notices through family communication systems.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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