Serving 388 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Memorial Drive Elementary serves the southeastern part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Memorial Drive Elementary School's student population of 388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
388 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Memorial Drive Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Drive Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#87 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Ponies
Source: 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 #87 out of 8,096 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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Memorial Drive Elementary School?
388 students attend Memorial Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Memorial Drive Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Memorial Drive Elementary School located?
Memorial Drive Elementary School is located in the Westside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 23 other public schools located in Westside.
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