Cathey Middle School

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Cathey Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
1800 N Cynthia St,  McAllen, TX
McAllen Independent School District
4.0
827 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Melvin Benford
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
59%
Reading Proficiency
63%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
59%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.6%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
484:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Hispanic
93.5%
White
4.2%
Asian
1.5%
Black
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#157 Niche Standout MS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/26/2025
Counslor at the school is the terrible, librarian is disrespectful to students, principal is bad at communicating. Teachers are always right and no investigating is done, this school is very unfair!
5.0 parent
2/16/2024
My daughter when here and she loved it. The teachers and staff were always so amazing and kind. Nothing better than to have 110% support from everyone.
5.0 other
2/16/2024
The school's commitment to excellent customer service is truly commendable. From the front office staff to teachers, everyone demonstrates a genuine dedication to serving students and parents. Clear communication channels, prompt responses to inquiries, and a welcoming atmosphere contribute to an ov...
5.0 parent
2/16/2024
Cathey Middle School under new administration has made great strides in improving behaviors and safety at school. Teachers are highly qualified in their field of teaching and make sure students make their academic gains necessary to be successful in state assessments and preparation for following sc...

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Cathey Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in McAllen, TX and is served by the McAllen Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 827 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 59% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Cathey Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Memorial High School, New Elementary School, McAllen High School, and more. Learn more about what McAllen has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cathey Middle School.

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