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Michael E Fossum Middle

McAllen ISD · Hidalgo County · 7800 N WARE RD, McAllen, TX 78504

(956)971-1105

9/10
#257
Rank 257 out of 1,447
Top 18%
English Language Arts9/10 · #176 · 88th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #255 · 82nd percentile
Science7/10 · #486 · 66th percentile

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School Overview

Fossum Middle sits in McAllen's fast-growing northwest side, where newer subdivisions and a strong sense of community pride make it a natural draw for families putting down roots in the Rio Grande Valley. The school punches well above average across the board, with especially strong English and math scores that reflect a genuinely rigorous academic environment. Families who want a solid, well-rounded middle school experience in one of South Texas's most dynamic and culturally rich cities will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

790 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
759 (96%)
White
18 (2%)
Other
13 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners231 (29%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged504 (64%)
Students with Disabilities119 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

818
Enrollment
54.1
Teachers (FTE)
15.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)