Serving 323 students in grades 5-6, Memorial Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
96%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Memorial Intermediate School?
323 students attend Memorial Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Memorial Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial Intermediate School?
Memorial Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Memorial Intermediate School offer ?
Memorial Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Memorial Intermediate School part of?
Memorial Intermediate School is part of Alice Independent School District.
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