Serving 827 students in grades 6-8, Cathey Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 827 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Cathey Middle serves the northeast part of McAllen, TX, covering an area of approximately 6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cathey Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cathey Middle School's student population of 827 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
827 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cathey Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cathey Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1610 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
94%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cathey Middle School's ranking?
Cathey Middle School is ranked #1610 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cathey Middle School often compared to?
Cathey Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cathey Middle School?
827 students attend Cathey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Cathey Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cathey Middle School?
Cathey Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cathey Middle School offer ?
Cathey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cathey Middle School part of?
Cathey Middle School is part of Mcallen Independent School District.
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