De Leon Middle
Mcallen, TX · Mcallen ISD · Grades 6-8
677th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 60%▲ Improving
De Leon Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks De Leon Middle 677th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 60% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 47th in 2019 to 60th in 2025 — improving.
De Leon Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 631 students tested
De Leon Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 721 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.4% | 96.8% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| White | 3.3% | 1.7% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 2.6% | 1.0% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
Homes near De Leon Middle
Typical home value $267K in zip 78504 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near De Leon Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Sharyland North J HSharyland ISD · 1.5 mi away329th of 1,701
ELA 60% · Math 65% - 9Michael E Fossum MiddleMcallen ISD · 2 mi away182nd of 1,701
ELA 78% · Math 63% - 10Morris MiddleMcallen ISD · 2.2 mi away114th of 1,701
ELA 81% · Math 69% - 8Cathey MiddleMcallen ISD · 2.9 mi away357th of 1,701
ELA 63% · Math 59% - 3Rafael A Cantu J HMission CISD · 3.1 mi away1,193rd of 1,701
ELA 49% · Math 30% - 6Travis MiddleMcallen ISD · 3.7 mi away783rd of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 46% - 8Brown MiddleMcallen ISD · 4.3 mi away480th of 1,701
ELA 58% · Math 55% - 6Mission J HMission CISD · 4.9 mi away809th of 1,701
ELA 54% · Math 41%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is De Leon Middle in?
De Leon Middle is part of the Mcallen ISD district in Mcallen, Texas.
Is De Leon Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks De Leon Middle 677th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 60% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of De Leon Middle?
Hispanic 97%, White 2%, Asian 1% (721 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near De Leon Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78504 is $267K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.