Memorial Drive Elementary School

11202 Smithdale
Houston, TX 77024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Memorial Drive Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 5% in TX
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Memorial Drive Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Memorial Drive Elementary School's student population of 392 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
392 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Memorial Drive Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Drive Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#203 out of 8079 schools
(Top 5%)
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72%
37%
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75%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
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Hispanic
14%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
67%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Memorial Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Memorial Drive Elementary School is ranked #203 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Memorial Drive Elementary School often compared to?
Memorial Drive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hunters Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Memorial Drive Elementary School?
392 students attend Memorial Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Memorial Drive Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial Drive Elementary School?
Memorial Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Memorial Drive Elementary School offer ?
Memorial Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Memorial Drive Elementary School part of?
Memorial Drive Elementary School is part of Spring Branch ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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