Emerson High School vs. Memorial High School
Should I attend Emerson High School or Memorial High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Emerson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Emerson High School serves 828 students in grades 9-10.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,975 students in grades 9-12, Memorial High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-10
9-12
Total Students
828 students
1,975 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
132 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#546 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
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57%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
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75%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
466
535
Grade 10 Students
362
484
Grade 11 Students
-
469
Grade 12 Students
-
487
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
30%
21%
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% Hispanic
16%
18%
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% Black
17%
17%
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% White
31%
39%
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% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.76
0.75
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
15%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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