DE LEON MIDDLE

deleon.mcallenisd.org

800 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

De Leon Middle School, located in McAllen, Texas, is part of the McAllen Independent School District. As a public middle school, it serves the local community by providing a comprehensive academic program designed to meet the diverse educational needs of students in grades 6 through 8. The school is committed to fostering an environment that encourages intellectual growth, social development, and personal responsibility, preparing students for the transition to high school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, De Leon Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. These opportunities allow students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build a sense of school spirit. By integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining a focus on student achievement, the school strives to empower its student body to reach their full potential within a supportive and collaborative campus culture.

800

Total Students

64.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DE LEON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	774
Black	1
Asian	7
Two or More	4

Hispanic
774 (96.8 %)
White
14 (1.8 %)
Asian
7 (0.9 %)
Two or More
4 (0.5 %)
Black
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MCALLEN ISD
Phone:	(956)632-8800
Website:	http://deleon.mcallenisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	800
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	578
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 229

Grade 7 287

Grade 8 284