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De Leon Middle

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De Leon Middle ranks 968 th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

968^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 59% of Texas middle schools

Summary

De Leon Middle in McAllen, TX, serves 664 students in grades 6-8 within the McAllen Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the top 26% of Texas. The school has shown a clear upward trajectory, moving from a 2-star rating to a consistent 3-star rating and climbing from the 36th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 59th percentile in 2025-2026. With 87% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school operates with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1, suggesting a more individualized learning environment.

De Leon Middle stands out for its exceptional performance in Algebra I, with 94.64% of students proficient in the 2025-2026 school year—dramatically higher than the district average of 69.35% and the state average of 54.03%. This is particularly notable given the school's high poverty rate, which is significantly higher than top-performing peers like Morris Middle (45% economically disadvantaged) and Michael E Fossum Middle (60%). The school also excels at supporting specific student groups, ranking in the top 25% of the state for English Language Learner students (75th percentile), Special Education students (74th percentile), and Low Socio-Economic Status students (73rd percentile). This is a significant differentiator, as many schools struggle to achieve high outcomes for these groups simultaneously.

While De Leon's reading scores are competitive—often matching or exceeding the state average—Social Studies is a persistent weakness, with only 20.09% of 8th graders proficient in 2025-2026, well below the district (41.73%) and state (31.69%) averages. The school also shows a fascinating disconnect in math: while general 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade math proficiency rates are often below the district average, its Algebra I scores are world-class. This suggests the school is highly effective at identifying and accelerating top math students, but the broader math curriculum may need attention. Compared to its closest geographic rival, Sharyland North J H (1.49 miles away), which serves a wealthier student body, De Leon outperforms in 8th-grade Reading (64.16% vs. 59.32%) and has comparable Algebra I scores, showing it is effectively closing the achievement gap.

664

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,521

Per pupil spending ?

87%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4201 N 29th St
McAllen, TX 78504-4541

(956) 632-8800

District: McAllen Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend De Leon Middle usually attend:

High:

Rowe High School

Feeder schools for De Leon Middle:

Elementary:	Alvarez Elementary
	Castaneda Elementary
	McAuliffe Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.5%

White:

1.8%

Asian:

1.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 42nd percentile in 2016 → 59th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Texas median (59th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Social Studies scores 12 pts below the Texas average

!Near the bottom of McAllen Independent School District (Isd)'s ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg57%

Texas avg47%

968^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 41%▲ up 17 pts since 2016

From bottom 42% (2016) to top 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 6Middle Schools in the McAllen Independent School District (Isd)

246^th of 951McAllen Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.4	968 of 2335	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.5	934 of 2344	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.1	1097 of 2372	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	37.4	1481 of 2330	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.7	1263 of 2254	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.0	1412 of 2252	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.1	1114 of 2193	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.2	1051 of 2080	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	41.5	1145 of 2027	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	46.1	1152 of 1987	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	47.6	1157 of 2043	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	42.2	1241 of 1987	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	33.7	1471 of 1973	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	40.0	1272 of 1951	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	38.4	1446 of 1895	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	44.7	1218 of 1803	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	44.2	1181 of 1763	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	57.9	773 of 1718	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	61.8	646 of 1684	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	56.0	774 of 1585	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	55.1	757 of 1582	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2004	53.3	823 of 1573	47.7%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2023	65.0	218 of 616	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.4	320 of 594	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	68.2	159 of 587	72.9%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	45.5	1048 of 2182	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.6	1277 of 2118	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.4	800 of 2058	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.5	894 of 2008	55.5%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.8	349 of 1390	74.9%	★★★★☆
2025	57.9	433 of 1428	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.8	758 of 1770	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.3	874 of 1720	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.9	949 of 1643	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.8	676 of 1592	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.4	450 of 1445	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.3	506 of 1376	63.2%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	51.7	957 of 2240	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.2	654 of 1825	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.7	887 of 2242	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.5	1463 of 2241	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.5	1235 of 2221	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.1	1532 of 2151	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	47.4	1031 of 2047	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.8	1058 of 2008	47.3%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.7	703 of 1497	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.5	637 of 1230	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	66.6	523 of 1481	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.1	515 of 1488	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.5	717 of 1501	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.2	571 of 1446	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.1	916 of 1430	35.9%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.6	700 of 2141	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.9	489 of 1731	71.8%	★★★★☆
2024	55.8	764 of 2119	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.4	1168 of 2116	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.0	983 of 2077	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.6	1120 of 2043	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.0	777 of 1935	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.8	808 of 1895	57.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	62.4	611 of 2253	72.9%	★★★★☆
2025	64.9	429 of 1820	76.4%	★★★★☆
2024	56.3	795 of 2235	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.9	1275 of 2251	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.1	1048 of 2220	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.5	1189 of 2172	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	56.2	726 of 2073	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.9	724 of 2039	64.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	51.5	962 of 2253	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.6	800 of 1818	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.9	1176 of 2246	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.1	1391 of 2245	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.5	1296 of 2228	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.8	1228 of 2168	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.1	1116 of 2069	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.1	1037 of 2030	48.9%	★★☆☆☆

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	28.6	50 of 60	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	49.2	26 of 59	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	31.3	49 of 58	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	27.5	67 of 76	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	51.1	30 of 70	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.1	26 of 68	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.3	29 of 108	73.1%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.9	507 of 1956	74.1%	★★★★☆
2025	44.6	821 of 1568	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	63.2	453 of 1891	76.0%	★★★★☆
2023	30.5	1395 of 1815	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	39.9	977 of 1757	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	30.5	1294 of 1712	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	41.0	858 of 1626	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.2	922 of 1597	42.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.8	592 of 1731	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.7	776 of 1733	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.0	805 of 1749	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.7	329 of 1723	80.9%	★★★★☆
2019	22.6	1440 of 1684	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.4	1283 of 1673	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2026)75th percentile+16 vs school

Special Education (2026)74th percentile+16 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)73rd percentile+14 vs school

Hispanic (2026)67th percentile+9 vs school

White (2026)66th percentile+7 vs school

Asian (2023)65th percentile+28 vs school

Male (2026)57th percentile~ school

Female (2026)57th percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2026)53rd percentile-6 vs school

At Risk (2022)52nd percentile+8 vs school

Migrant (2026)17th percentile-42 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I95%+41 vs state

Reading57%~ state avg

Mathematics40%~ state avg

Social Studies20%-12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
De Leon Middle	Public	6-8	4201 N 29th St	McAllen	78504	Hidalgo County	McAllen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 632-8800	664	56	11.8	87.0%	12 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	641 (96.5%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	52.4	968^th of 2335 public middle schools	58.5%		54.5	934^th of 2344 public middle schools	60.2%	34	94.6	56.4	51.1	64.2	25.8	33.7	53.9	20.1	$12,521
Sharyland North J H	Public	7-8	1500 Dove	McAllen	78504	Hidalgo County	Sharyland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 686-1415	791	49	16.0	69.4%	50 (6.3%)	1 (0.1%)	739 (93.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62.2	702^nd of 2335 public middle schools	69.9%		65.6	644^th of 2344 public middle schools	72.5%	58	100.0		63.1	59.3		34.9	70.8	20.8	$9,890
Michael E Fossum Middle	Public	6-8	7800 N Ware Rd	McAllen	78504	Hidalgo County	McAllen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 971-1105	791	54	14.6	60.2%	19 (2.4%)	6 (0.8%)	758 (95.8%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	79.8	326^th of 2335 public middle schools	86.0%		84.9	240^th of 2344 public middle schools	89.8%	86	100.0	72.2	77.6	70.7	34.8	51.8	71.4	40.2	$9,865
Morris Middle	Public	6-8	1400 Trenton Rd	McAllen	78504	Hidalgo County	McAllen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 618-7300	999	67	14.8	45.0%	80 (8.0%)	5 (0.5%)	889 (89.0%)	15 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.9%)	84.6	232^nd of 2335 public middle schools	90.1%		90.2	145^th of 2344 public middle schools	93.8%	87	98.3	69.9	74.6	85.1	35.3	41.3	81.4	64.8	$8,591
Cathey Middle	Public	6-8	1800 N Cynthia	McAllen	78501	Hidalgo County	McAllen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 971-4300	827	54	15.3	70.0%	35 (4.2%)	4 (0.5%)	773 (93.5%)	12 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	68.8	534^th of 2335 public middle schools	77.1%		69	561^st of 2344 public middle schools	76.1%	27	100.0	59.9	67.5	63.3	45.1	29.8	62.6	35.6	$9,669
Rafael A Cantu J H	Public	6-8	5101 N Stewart Rd	Palmhurst	78573	Hidalgo County	Mission Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-7800	591	42	14.2	86.8%	13 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	575 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	40.1	1402^nd of 2335 public middle schools	40.0%		34.1	1582^nd of 2344 public middle schools	32.5%	180	91.7	47.5	45.0	59.1	29.8	5.4	48.4	22.0	$12,494
Travis Middle	Public	6-8	600 Houston St	McAllen	78501	Hidalgo County	McAllen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 971-4242	505	44	11.5	95.4%	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	497 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50.7	1028^th of 2335 public middle schools	56.0%		41.1	1365^th of 2344 public middle schools	41.8%	337	97.1	52.0	50.7	52.9	16.7	23.0	64.9	35.3	$14,107
Brown Middle	Public	6-8	2700 S Ware Rd	McAllen	78503	Hidalgo County	McAllen Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 632-8700	580	51	11.4	87.2%	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	573 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61.2	722^nd of 2335 public middle schools	69.1%		62.3	735^th of 2344 public middle schools	68.6%	13	100.0	53.3	50.6	65.0	44.9	21.4	54.8	43.1	$12,606
Mission J H	Public	6-8	415 E 14th St	Mission	78572	Hidalgo County	Mission Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 323-3300	711	62	11.4	74.4%	10 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	699 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.6	1341^st of 2335 public middle schools	42.6%		46.7	1175^th of 2344 public middle schools	49.9%	166	100.0	55.7	49.8	54.9	35.5	2.6	40.2	20.7	$11,493
Lyndon B Johnson Middle	Public	6-8	500 E Sioux Rd	Pharr	78577	Hidalgo County	Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 354-2590	1,006	71	14.1	87.9%	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	998 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42.5	1307^th of 2335 public middle schools	44.0%		43.8	1266^th of 2344 public middle schools	46.0%	41	99.0	43.8	49.4	55.2	25.9	7.2	57.7	26.9	$13,156

Frequently Asked Questions about De Leon Middle

How many students attend De Leon Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 664 students attended De Leon Middle.

What district is De Leon Middle in?

McAllen Independent School District (Isd)

What high school do graduates of De Leon Middle attend?

Students who attend De Leon Middle usually go on to attend Rowe High School

Is De Leon Middle a good school?

De Leon Middle ranks 968^th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of De Leon Middle?

Students at De Leon Middle are 97% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Asian.

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