B+
Cathey Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1800 N Cynthia, McAllen, TX 78501 · (956) 971-4300 · Part of McAllen Independent School District
Students
827
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
70%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Cathey Middle
- Math proficiency 9 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 5 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 14.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency46%
State average 36.6%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 41.8%
Location
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1800 N Cynthia, McAllen
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6268
Grade 7271
Grade 8288
Enrollment over time
966’20
849’21
821’22
829’23
827’24
Down 14.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 93%White 4%Asian 1%Black <1%Two or more races <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.