- DE LEON MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE (233 vs. 145).
- MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than DE LEON MIDDLE (127 vs. 64).
- DE LEON MIDDLE reported a higher in-school suspensions than MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE (81 vs. 74).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
DE LEON MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE (233 vs. 145).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than DE LEON MIDDLE (127 vs. 64).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
DE LEON MIDDLE reported a higher in-school suspensions than MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE (81 vs. 74).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than DE LEON MIDDLE (416.5:1 vs. 414.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
10 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
MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE
$13,409.43
DE LEON MIDDLE
$13,409.43
Local revenue share
MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE
35.6%
DE LEON MIDDLE
35.6%
State revenue share
MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE
39.3%
DE LEON MIDDLE
39.3%
Federal revenue share
MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE
25%
DE LEON MIDDLE
25%
District chronic absenteeism rate
MICHAEL E FOSSUM MIDDLE
25.4%
DE LEON 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.