Morris Middle

Morris Middle serves 1,036 students in grades 6-8 in McAllen, Texas, with a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1 and 62 full-time equivalent teachers. This regular public school currently ranks in the 20th percentile among Texas middle schools, with room for academic growth as it works to better serve its large student body. The school operates in the 78504 ZIP code area, where families enjoy a median household income of $71,648 and median home values around $181,500.

The surrounding community shows strong educational values, with 38% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, while maintaining a relatively low poverty rate of 12.5%. This neighborhood of nearly 61,000 residents provides a stable foundation for student learning. As one of the larger middle schools in the area, Morris Middle faces the challenge of effectively educating over 1,000 students while maintaining personalized attention.

The school's size allows for diverse programming opportunities, though academic outcomes suggest ongoing efforts are needed to maximize student potential. Morris Middle is situated in McAllen, a vibrant mid-size city in Hidalgo County that offers families a blend of suburban comfort and cultural richness near the Texas-Mexico border.