- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Morris Middle held near 1,036 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 62.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 482967006142 · Mcallen, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
999 enr · 16.9:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcallen H S (2,134 students)
Morris Middle held near 1,036 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 62.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Morris 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
- This school
Morris Middle
999 students
- Cathey Middle 827
Cathey Middle
827 students
- Gonzalez El 818
Gonzalez El
818 students
What this shows Morris Middle reports 999 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morris Middle compares
Morris 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,409
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 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.
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
District finance for Mcallen Isd reports $13,409 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,021
- 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
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 (~999 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,016 (2022-23) → 1,036 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.