- MORRIS MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE (506.5:1 vs. 416.5:1).
- MORRIS MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE (216 vs. 145).
- MORRIS MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE (193 vs. 127).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
MORRIS MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE (216 vs. 145).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
MORRIS MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE (193 vs. 127).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
MORRIS MIDDLE reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE (43 vs. 8).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
MORRIS MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE (506.5:1 vs. 416.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
11 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
MORRIS MIDDLE
$13,409.43
MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE
$13,409.43
Local revenue share
MORRIS MIDDLE
35.6%
MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE
35.6%
State revenue share
MORRIS MIDDLE
39.3%
MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE
39.3%
Federal revenue share
MORRIS MIDDLE
25%
MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE
25%
District chronic absenteeism rate
MORRIS MIDDLE
25.4%
MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE
25.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Hidalgo County
$52,281
Hidalgo County
$52,281
Poverty rate
Hidalgo County
27.2%
Hidalgo County
27.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Hidalgo County
20.3%
Hidalgo County
20.3%
Unemployment rate
Hidalgo County
6%
Hidalgo County
6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.