Serving 664 students in grades 6-8, De Leon Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 664 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: De Leon Middle serves the northwest part of McAllen, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 1 mile from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
De Leon Middle School's student population of 664 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
664 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
De Leon Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of De Leon Middle School is 0.06, 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
#4639 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is De Leon Middle School's ranking?
De Leon Middle School is ranked #4639 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend De Leon Middle School?
664 students attend De Leon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of De Leon Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of De Leon Middle School?
De Leon Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does De Leon Middle School offer ?
De Leon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is De Leon Middle School part of?
De Leon Middle School is part of Mcallen Independent School District.
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