Michael E. Fossum Middle School

Michael E. Fossum Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
7800 N Ware Rd,  McAllen, TX
McAllen Independent School District
4.3
3.6
833 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Monica Kaufmann
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
51%
Reading Proficiency
66%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
51%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
54
Full Time Teachers
54
Teachers in First or Second Year
4%

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
452:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Hispanic
95.5%
White
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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School Rankings

#153 Niche Standout MS in Texas
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 9 Reviews
5.0 Middle School Student
2/15/2018
My experience at Fossum Middle school has been great. The teachers are always very helpful, you get a great learning experience, and you are given many opportunities that you may not get from some other schools.
5.0 NicheUser
2/6/2016
During my 6th grade year there was a shooting in the gym. Even though I wasn't in the gym where it happened I heard the coaches did a very well job. They hid the students well. Then they circled the student who brought a gun and eventually talked him out of hurting anyone. While this was going on they didn't let any students out of anywhere everyone was safe. Nobody got hurt.
3.0 NicheUser
1/8/2016
There is enough parent involvement.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 16 Reviews
3.0 parent
2/26/2024
I’ve always heart great things about the school and principal. As of now I have not seen that. Lots of teachers that should not be teachers working there and this is with a lot of complaints about those teachers and kids getting transferred out of their classrooms. It’s alarming the principal allows...
5.0 other
2/19/2024
This school is very involved in making each of their students successful and tailoring to their individual needs. It is a very positive environment and I am proud to work alongside each and every one of these staff members.
5.0 parent
2/19/2024
Fossum Middle School is a great and safe space for students and staff. Teachers have high expectations of all their students.
5.0 parent
2/15/2024
Fossum Middle School stands as a beacon of exceptional education, vibrant culture, and strong community bonds. From the moment you step through its doors, you're greeted by a warm and inclusive atmosphere, where every member of the staff, from teachers to custodians, plays a vital role in fostering...

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