Michael E Fossum Middle
Mcallen, TX · Mcallen ISD · Grades 6-8
182nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 89%▲ Improving
Michael E Fossum Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Michael E Fossum Middle 182nd 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 89% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 80th in 2019 to 89th in 2025 — improving.
Michael E Fossum Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 758 students tested
Michael E Fossum Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 818 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.9% | 96.0% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| White | 5.6% | 2.2% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Black | 0.1% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Michael E Fossum Middle
Typical home value $267K in zip 78504 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Michael E Fossum Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Morris MiddleMcallen ISD · 1.5 mi away114th of 1,701
ELA 81% · Math 69% - 9Sharyland North J HSharyland ISD · 1.7 mi away329th of 1,701
ELA 60% · Math 65% - 7De Leon MiddleMcallen ISD · 2 mi away677th of 1,701
ELA 59% · Math 43% - 3Rafael A Cantu J HMission CISD · 3 mi away1,193rd of 1,701
ELA 49% · Math 30% - 6Elias Longoria Sr MiddleEdinburg CISD · 4.2 mi away696th of 1,701
ELA 59% · Math 42% - 5B L Garza MiddleEdinburg CISD · 4.2 mi away857th of 1,701
ELA 55% · Math 38% - 10South Texas ISD Preparatory AcademySouth Texas ISD · 4.5 mi away42nd of 1,701
ELA 89% · Math 79% - 8Cathey MiddleMcallen ISD · 4.5 mi away357th of 1,701
ELA 63% · Math 59%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Michael E Fossum Middle in?
Michael E Fossum Middle is part of the Mcallen ISD district in Mcallen, Texas.
Is Michael E Fossum Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Michael E Fossum Middle 182nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 89% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Michael E Fossum Middle?
Hispanic 96%, White 2% (818 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Michael E Fossum 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.