- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mcallen, TX
Michael E Fossum Middle
Federal NCES profile for Michael E Fossum Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482967011515
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Michael E Fossum Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 7
- middle schools in Mcallen · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Michael E Fossum Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Michael E Fossum Middle ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Mcallen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Michael E Fossum Middle held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 54.1 → 54.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 482967011515 · Mcallen, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
791 enr · 14.6:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcallen H S (2,134 students)
Michael E Fossum Middle held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE held 54.1 → 54.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Michael E Fossum 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 791
Michael E Fossum Middle
791 students
What this shows Michael E Fossum Middle reports 791 students on the CCD universe file.
How Michael E Fossum Middle compares
Michael E Fossum Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 791 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
791
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.8%
White 2.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Michael E Fossum 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 Michael E Fossum Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcallen H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rowe H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morris Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cathey Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Michael E Fossum 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 (~791 students)
Frequently asked questions about Michael E Fossum Middle
How many students attend Michael E Fossum Middle?
Michael E Fossum Middle has 791 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mcallen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 818 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michael E Fossum Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Michael E Fossum Middle is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Michael E Fossum Middle?
59.1% of students at Michael E Fossum Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michael E Fossum Middle?
The largest demographic group at Michael E Fossum Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 95.8% of enrollment, in Mcallen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michael E Fossum Middle?
Michael E Fossum Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Michael E Fossum Middle rank among middle schools in Mcallen?
By Resource Investment Index, Michael E Fossum Middle ranks #3 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 Michael E Fossum 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.