How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cathey Middle | Michael E Fossum Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mcallen, TX | Mcallen, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 827 | 791 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.8% | 59.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cathey Middle | Michael E Fossum Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,933 | $13,933 |
| District | Mcallen Isd | Mcallen Isd |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cathey Middle | Michael E Fossum Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93.5% | 95.8% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cathey Middle | Michael E Fossum Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 413.5:1 | 395.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.6% | 20.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 101 | 98 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.