De Leon Middle
Mcallen, TX · Mcallen ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, midsize
677th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 60%▲ Improving
4201 N 29TH ST, Mcallen, TX 78504
(956)632-8800NCES ID 482967021347Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 631 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 721 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1991, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.2% | 96.8% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| White | 2.8% | 1.7% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 3.5% | 1.0% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1991. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $267K in zip 78504 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than De Leon Middle
- #329Sharyland North J HSharyland ISD · 1.5 mi away329th of 1,701
ELA 60% ▲1 · Math 65% ▲22Compare - #182Michael E Fossum MiddleMcallen ISD · 2 mi away182nd of 1,701
ELA 78% ▲19 · Math 63% ▲20Compare - #114Morris MiddleMcallen ISD · 2.2 mi away114th of 1,701
ELA 81% ▲22 · Math 69% ▲26Compare - #357Cathey MiddleMcallen ISD · 2.9 mi away357th of 1,701
ELA 63% ▲4 · Math 59% ▲16Compare - #1193Rafael A Cantu J HMission CISD · 3.1 mi away1,193rd of 1,701
ELA 49% ▼10 · Math 30% ▼13Compare - #783Travis MiddleMcallen ISD · 3.7 mi away783rd of 1,701
ELA 50% ▼9 · Math 46% ▲3Compare - #480Brown MiddleMcallen ISD · 4.3 mi away480th of 1,701
ELA 58% ▼1 · Math 55% ▲12Compare - #809Mission J HMission CISD · 4.9 mi away809th of 1,701
ELA 54% ▼5 · Math 41% ▼2Compare
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.