Memorial Elementary School
Tel:
(713)867-5150
- Memorial Elementary School serves 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Memorial Elementary School's student population of 452 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 452 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Memorial Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Memorial Elementary School is 0.46, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #4235 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 72% | 52% |
| Black | 10% | 13% |
| White | 12% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | HOUSTON ISD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Memorial Elementary School is H S For Law And Justice (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lanier Middle School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Houston Heights Learning Academy Inc (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston R D S P D Special Education School
Grades: PK | 27 students
0.8 miles
4040 W Fuqua
Houston, TX 77045
(713)293-1001 0.8 PK 27 - Houston H S For Law And Justice Grades: 9-12 | 421 students
1.1 miles
4701 Dickson St
Houston, TX 77007
(713)867-5100 1.1 9-12 421 - Houston Houston Heights Learning Academy Inc Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 67 students
1.6 miles
8787 N Houston Rosslyn Rd Bldg
Houston, TX 77088
(713)869-9453 1.6 PK-5 67 - Houston River Oaks Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 676 students
1.6 miles
2008 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77019
(713)942-1460 1.6 K-5 676 - Houston Sinclair Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 561 students
1.6 miles
6410 Grovewood Ln
Houston, TX 77008
(713)867-5161 1.6 PK-5 561
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