#436 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas
#4813 of 15,369 nationally
About Cathey Middle
Cathey Middle is a public middle located in McAllen, in the McAllen ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 827 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 436th of 1,684 ranked middle schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (87th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 827.
There are 39 schools in McAllen; Cathey Middle ranks 6th of 38 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)69%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)70%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cathey Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cathey Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Memorial H S
McAllen · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,021 students · 948 m away
Jackson El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
548 students · 1.2 km away
Wilson El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
408 students · 2.0 km away
Fields El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students · 2.4 km away
Daniel Ramirez El
Pharr · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students · 2.4 km away
Horizon Montessori - STEM Academy
McAllen · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
331 students · 2.4 km away
Milam El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
811 students · 2.6 km away
McAllen H S
McAllen · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,134 students · 2.7 km away
Travis Middle
McAllen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
505 students · 2.9 km away
Allen & William Arnold El
Pharr · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
657 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
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Schimelpfenig Middle
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826 students
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cathey Middle a good school?
Cathey Middle has a Success Index (US) of 63.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #436 of 1,684 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cathey Middle rank in Texas?
Cathey Middle ranks #436 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas and #4813 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cathey Middle?
Cathey Middle had 827 students in 2025.
Is Cathey Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Cathey Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cathey Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cathey Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.