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VELA MIDDLE — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|BROWNSVILLE, Texas|BROWNSVILLE ISD

BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521

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Upcoming Events

Sep
15
Tue
IT Professionals DayStaff DayDistrict-wide
Oct
1
Thu
PSAT/NMSQT Testing Window (October 1-30)examDistrict-wide

For additional information contact Guidance & Counseling at 956.548.8251

Oct
5
Mon
World Teachers' DayStaff DayDistrict-wide
Oct
9
Fri
Mini Fall Break (October 9-13)BreakDistrict-wide

Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Board Approved on 2/3/2026

Oct
14
Wed
Teacher of the Year RoundtableStaff DayDistrict-wide

BoardroomFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Office at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only]

Oct
26
Mon
Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive (Oct. 26-Nov. 16)HolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades
6–8
Enrollment
601
Student:Teacher
12.8:1
Locale
Urban
District
BROWNSVILLE ISD
Econ. Disadvantaged
81.5%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
37%
45th percentile in TX
Math Proficiency
19%
18th percentile in TX
Chronic Absenteeism
10.6%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
83 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.8:1
Near average in TX

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
343
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
51.34
100% fully certified
Counselors
3.2
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Security Staff
2
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,041
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,935
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$15,982
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 29%State 54%Local 17%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$203,175
+1.0% 1yr+40.8% 5yr
Brownsville, TX metro area
Community Need Level
High
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
40.0%
Below 150% poverty line
5.7%
Unemployment rate
27.5%
Uninsured residents
29.6%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
6,669
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
6,353
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
2,868 (45%)
Intellectual Disability
1,079 (17%)
Autism
763 (12%)
Other Health Impairment
464 (7%)
Emotional Disturbance
462 (7%)
Speech/Language Impairment
444 (7%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

658
Current enrollment
Declining(-11% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Sep 15, 2026
IT Professionals Day
Staff Day
Thu, Oct 1, 2026
PSAT/NMSQT Testing Window (October 1-30)

For additional information contact Guidance & Counseling at 956.548.8251

exam
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
World Teachers' Day
Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in BROWNSVILLE ISD. VELA MIDDLE follows the district calendar.

DateEvent
Mon, Sep 7, 2026
Labor Day HolidayDistrict-wide
Per 2026-2027 Instructional CalendarBoard Approved on 2/3/2026
Wed, Sep 9, 2026
Teacher of the Year RoundtableDistrict-wide
BoardroomFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Office at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only]
Tue, Sep 15, 2026
IT Professionals DayDistrict-wide
Thu, Oct 1, 2026
PSAT/NMSQT Testing Window (October 1-30)District-wide
For additional information contact Guidance & Counseling at 956.548.8251
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
World Teachers' DayDistrict-wide
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Mini Fall Break (October 9-13)District-wide
Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Board Approved on 2/3/2026
Wed, Oct 14, 2026
Teacher of the Year RoundtableDistrict-wide
BoardroomFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Office at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only]
Mon, Oct 26, 2026
Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive (Oct. 26-Nov. 16)District-wide
For additional information contact Public Relations at 956.548.8000
Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Veterans Day (Student Holiday)District-wide
Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar  Board Approved on 2/3/2026
Wed, Nov 11, 2026
Teacher Preparation DayDistrict-wide
Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar   Board Approved on 2/3/2026
Wed, Nov 18, 2026
Education Support Professionals DayDistrict-wide
Mon, Nov 23, 2026
Thanksgiving Holiday (November 23-27)District-wide
Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar    Board Approved on 2/3/2026
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
Thanksgiving DayDistrict-wide
Mon, Nov 30, 2026
STAAR Testing Window (Nov. 30-Dec. 11)District-wide
For additional information contact Assessment at 956.554.2806Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, U.S. History
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
Brownsville Christmas ParadeDistrict-wide
Mon, Dec 21, 2026
Winter Break (Employees) (December 21-January 1)District-wide
Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar    Board Approved on 2/3/2026
Thu, Dec 24, 2026
Christmas EveDistrict-wide
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Christmas DayDistrict-wide
Mon, Jan 4, 2027
Teacher Preparation DayDistrict-wide
Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar     Board Approved on 2/3/2026
Sat, Jan 23, 2027
T-TESS Day (New Teachers)District-wide
CAB CafeteriaFor additional information contact HR at 956.548.8051  [Invitation-Only] 
Mon, Feb 1, 2027
Stand-Alone Field Test Testing Window (Feb. 1-5)District-wide
For additional information contact Assessment at 956.554.2806
Wed, Feb 10, 2027
Teacher of the Year RoundtableDistrict-wide
BoardroomFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Office at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only]
Mon, Feb 15, 2027
TELPAS Testing Window (February 15 – March 26)District-wide
For additional information contact Assessment at 956.554.2806
Mon, Feb 15, 2027
Presidents' Day HolidayDistrict-wide
Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar     Board Approved on 2/3/2026
Thu, Feb 25, 2027
Early DismissalDistrict-wide
Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar      Board Approved on 2/3/2026Dismissal time:MS - 11:45 a.m.Elem. - 12:15 p.m.ECHS - 1:00 p.m.
Fri, Feb 26, 2027
Charro Days HolidayDistrict-wide
Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar      Board Approved on 2/3/2026
Mon, Mar 1, 2027
National School Breakfast Week (March 1-5)District-wide

Showing 27 events for the 2026-27 school year

Frequently Asked Questions about VELA MIDDLE

VELA MIDDLE currently enrolls 601 students across Middle grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in TX.

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