For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 7,015 students in Mcallen, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mcallen, TX are Morris Middle School, Michael E Fossum Middle School and Cathey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcallen, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Mcallen have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mcallen, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morris Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Trenton Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 618-7300
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 618-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Michael E Fossum Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7800 N Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1105
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 971-1105
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Cathey Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 N Cynthia
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4300
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
320 N Main St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 631-0234
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 631-0234
Gr: PK-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Idea Mcallen College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 N Bentsen Rd
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 429-4100
Gr: 6-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Idea Los Encinos College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5400 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 429-4150
Gr: 6-11 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Idea Tres Lagos College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 Tres Lagos Blvd
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 287-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Brown Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 632-8700
Mcallen, TX 78503
(956) 632-8700
Gr: 6-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
De Leon Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4201 N 29th St
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 632-8800
Mcallen, TX 78504
(956) 632-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Travis Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Houston St
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4242
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4242
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Instr/guid Center
Alternative School
2604 Galveston Ave
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4393
Mcallen, TX 78501
(956) 971-4393
Gr: 6-11 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mcallen, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mcallen, TX include Morris Middle School, Michael E Fossum Middle School and Cathey Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mcallen?
11 public middle schools are located in Mcallen.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcallen?
Mcallen public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Mcallen are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mcallen include: Michael E Fossum Middle School vs. Morris Middle School, Cathey Middle School vs. Morris Middle School, Morris Middle School vs. Cathey Middle School
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