MORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL
MORRIS MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the MCALLEN ISD school district, located in MCALLEN, TX with about 959 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 68 teachers, MORRIS MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
MORRIS MIDDLE School, located at 1400 Trenton Rd in McAllen, Texas, is a prominent campus within the McAllen Independent School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school serves the local community by fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core academics with various extracurricular opportunities that cater to the diverse interests and talents of its student body.
The school is widely recognized for its "Stallion" pride and its integration of technology and innovative instructional practices to meet the needs of modern learners. By maintaining a focus on character education and community involvement, MORRIS MIDDLE School strives to cultivate responsible, high-achieving students. Prospective families and community members can find comprehensive information regarding school programs, events, and administrative resources on their official website at http://morris.mcallenisd.org.
For more information, contact MORRIS MIDDLE at (956) 618-7300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MCALLEN, TX 78501-3145
(956) 618-7300
http://morris.mcallenisd.org
MORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MCALLEN, TX with about 959 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MCALLEN ISD
- Total Students:
- 959
- Teachers:
- 68.32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 959 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MORRIS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 88% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 87.8%
- White
- 8.3%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.