- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mcallen, TX
De Leon Middle
Federal NCES profile for De Leon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482967021347
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
De Leon Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 7
- middle schools in Mcallen · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
De Leon Middle has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, De Leon Middle ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Mcallen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-79 students YoY
De Leon Middle shrank from 800 students in 2022-23 to 721 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 64.1 → 60.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-79 students YoY 482967021347 · Mcallen, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
664 enr · 10.4:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcallen H S (2,134 students)
De Leon Middle shrank from 800 students in 2022-23 to 721 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 64.1 → 60.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
De Leon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcallen H S
Mcallen H S
2,134 students
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,021 students
- Rowe H S
Rowe H S
1,905 students
- Morris Middle
Morris Middle
999 students
- Cathey Middle 827
Cathey Middle
827 students
- This school 664
De Leon Middle
664 students
What this shows De Leon Middle reports 664 students on the CCD universe file.
How De Leon Middle compares
De Leon Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,409
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.5%
White 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, De Leon Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcallen Isd reports $13,409 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How De Leon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcallen H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rowe H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morris Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cathey Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to De Leon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~664 students)
Frequently asked questions about De Leon Middle
How many students attend De Leon Middle?
De Leon Middle has 664 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mcallen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 800 (2022-23) → 721 (2023-24), down 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at De Leon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at De Leon Middle is 10.4:1, which is 29% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at De Leon Middle?
86.4% of students at De Leon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of De Leon Middle?
The largest demographic group at De Leon Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 96.5% of enrollment, in Mcallen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for De Leon Middle?
De Leon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does De Leon Middle rank among middle schools in Mcallen?
By Resource Investment Index, De Leon Middle ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Mcallen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Mcallen on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcallen Isd?
Besides De Leon Middle, Mcallen Isd also operates Mcallen H S (2,134 students), Memorial H S (2,021 students), and Rowe H S (1,905 students). See the Mcallen Isd district page for the complete list.