Memorial High School vs. Mcallen High School
Should I attend Memorial High School or Mcallen 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
School
Top Rankings
Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Mcallen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 2,138 students in grades 9-12, Memorial High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,185 students in grades 9-12, Mcallen High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,138 students
2,185 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
141 teachers
176 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2643 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2797 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
57%
Graduation Rate
96%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
711
701
Grade 10 Students
523
561
Grade 11 Students
446
449
Grade 12 Students
458
474
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
94%
92%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
4%
6%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.12
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
