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MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE

MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE is a public middle school in MCALLEN ISD (HIDALGO County), Texas. It serves 141 students in special education of 791 total students. It holds a TEA accountability rating of A and an overall SPED support score of 41.4.

  • School District: MCALLEN ISD
  • County: HIDALGO
  • Grade Type: Middle
  • Grade Span: 06 - 08
  • Campus Type: Traditional Public School
  • Ranking Status: Ranked
  • Charter School: No
  • Median Household Income: in ZIP code 78504 is $77,627
  • TEA Accountability Overview →
Street view of MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE in MCALLEN, TX
41.4/100
Overall SPED Support Score
59.7%
SPED Support Percentile
A
General Accountability Rating

SPED Sub-Scores

23.2/100
Academic Performance
53.3/100
Academic Growth
20.2/100
Inclusion & Placement
49.3/100
Staffing Support
74.1/100
Discipline Climate
29.0/100
Graduation & Dropout

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General Information on Students and Teachers 2019 2022 2025
Total number of students 791
Number of students in Special Education 141
Percentage of students in Special Education 17.8%
Total Students with Disabilities 121
Students with Autism 29
Students with Behavioral Disabilities 15
Students with Intellectual Disability 67
Students with Non-Categorical Early Childhood 0
Students with Physical Disabilities 10
Total Count of Teachers 77.5
Count of Special Education Teachers (Full Time Equivalent) 6.4
Percentage of Special Ed Teachers 11.8%
Ratio of Special Education Students to Special Education Teachers 22

Frequently Asked Questions

Does MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE offer strong special education support?
MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE has an Overall SPED Support Score of 41.4, placing it in the 59.7 percentile of ranked Texas public schools, which reflects moderate special education support. The school serves 141 students in special education with 6.4 special education teachers.
What grades does MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE serve?
MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE serves grades 06 - 08, classified as middle in MCALLEN ISD.
Is MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE a charter school?
No. MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE is a traditional public school in MCALLEN ISD.
How does MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE compare to other Texas schools for special education?
You can compare MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE side-by-side with up to four other Texas schools across STAAR results, special education metrics, discipline, and graduation data on the school comparison page at https://learningdifferences.info/compare/.
What is MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE's TEA accountability rating?
MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE has a Texas Education Agency accountability rating of A for the 2025 reporting year.

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