CATHEY MIDDLE

cathey.mcallenisd.org

827 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cathey Middle School, located in McAllen, Texas, is a prominent campus within the McAllen Independent School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and a well-rounded educational experience. The campus places a strong emphasis on preparing students for high school success by fostering a supportive environment that balances rigorous core instruction with a variety of extracurricular activities and elective programs.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Cathey Middle School is known for its vibrant school culture and active community involvement. The school offers numerous opportunities for student engagement, including fine arts, athletics, and various academic clubs, which help students develop leadership skills and personal interests. By prioritizing both student achievement and social-emotional growth, the school aims to cultivate a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere for its diverse student body.

827

Total Students

53.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CATHEY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	773
Black	4
Asian	12
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
773 (93.5%)
White
35 (4.2%)
Asian
12 (1.5%)
Black
4 (0.5%)
Two or More
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
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)971-4300
Website:	http://cathey.mcallenisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	827
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	579
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 6 268

Grade 7 271

Grade 8 288