Memorial Drive Elementary School
Memorial Drive Elementary School serves 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Memorial Drive Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Memorial Drive Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Memorial Drive Elementary School's student population of 447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 447 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Memorial Drive Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Memorial Drive Elementary School is 0.54, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #528 out of 7999 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 52% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 65% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Spring Branch Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Memorial Drive Elementary School is Harris County J J A E P (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Spring Branch Middle School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Harris County J J A E P Alternative School Grades: 9 | 1 student
0.9 miles
955 Campbell Rd
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 464-1511 0.9 9 1 - Houston Memorial High School Math: 64% | Reading: 84%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 2,669 students10
0.9 miles
935 Echo Ln
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-2500 0.9 9-12 2,669 - Houston Spring Branch Middle School Math: 56% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-9 | 1,112 student10
0.9 miles
1000 Piney Point
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 281-4400 0.9 6-9 1,112 - Houston Hunters Creek Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 67%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 673 students10
1.0 miles
10650 Beinhorn
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-6000 1 K-5 673 - Houston Bunker Hill Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 641 students10
1.6 miles
11950 Taylorcrest
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-5400 1.6 PK-5 641
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