Enrollment
999
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mcallen, TX
Morris Middle
Federal NCES profile for Morris Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482967006142
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morris Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools.
- #7 of 7
- middle schools in Mcallen · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Morris Middle has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Middle ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Mcallen, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morris Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morris Middle
Morris Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Mcallen, Texas, enrolling 999 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 999 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 901 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #693, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 500 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 34.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 214 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 999 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mcallen Isd also operates Mcallen H S (2,134 students) and Memorial H S (2,021 students) alongside Morris Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Morris Middle compares
Morris Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 999 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
999
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$13,933
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.0%
White 8.0%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Morris Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcallen Isd, which includes Morris Middle.
$13,933
Per student
+2%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 35.5%
Federal 34.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Morris Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcallen H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowe H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cathey Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gonzalez El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morris Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~999 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Morris Middle
How many students attend Morris Middle?
Morris Middle has 999 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mcallen, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morris Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Morris Middle is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morris Middle?
51.8% of students at Morris Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morris Middle?
The largest demographic group at Morris Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 89.0% of enrollment, in Mcallen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morris Middle?
Morris Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morris Middle rank among middle schools in Mcallen?
By Resource Investment Index, Morris Middle ranks #7 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.
Is Morris Middle a good school?
Morris Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mcallen Isd?
Besides Morris 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.
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