Serving 1,236 students in grades 6-8, Memorial Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,236 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Memorial Middle serves the southwest part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 6 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the nearest edge and up to 2.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memorial Middle 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 Middle School's student population of 1,236 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,236 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Memorial Middle 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 Middle School is 0.60, 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
#141 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
18%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
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
58%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)3.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Middle School's ranking?
Memorial Middle School is ranked #141 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Memorial Middle School often compared to?
Memorial Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Branch Middle School, Lanier Middle School, Cornerstone Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Memorial Middle School?
1,236 students attend Memorial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Memorial Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Memorial Middle School?
Memorial Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Memorial Middle School offer ?
Memorial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Memorial Middle School part of?
Memorial Middle School is part of Spring Branch Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Memorial Middle School located?
Memorial Middle School is located in the Memorial City neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Memorial City.
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