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Memorial Parkway J High School vs. Garland Mcmeans J High School

Should you attend Memorial Parkway J High School or Garland Mcmeans J High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Memorial Parkway J High School
21203 Highland Knolls
Katy, TX 77450
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Garland Mcmeans J High School
21001 Westheimer Pkwy
Katy, TX 77450
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Memorial Parkway J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Garland Mcmeans J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 771 students in grades 6-8, Memorial Parkway J High School ranks in the top 30% 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 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,168 students in grades 6-8, Garland Mcmeans J High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
771 students
1,168 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Memorial Parkway J High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Garland Mcmeans J High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Memorial Parkway J High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Garland Mcmeans J High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
76 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Memorial Parkway J High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Garland Mcmeans J High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Parkway J High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Katy Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Garland Mcmeans J High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Katy Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2125 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
#137 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Memorial Parkway J High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Garland Mcmeans J High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in TX)
85%
(Top 5% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memorial Parkway J High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Katy Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garland Mcmeans J High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Katy Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 5% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memorial Parkway J High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Katy Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garland Mcmeans J High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Katy Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
87%
(Top 1% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memorial Parkway J High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Katy Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garland Mcmeans J High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Katy Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Memorial Parkway J High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Garland Mcmeans J High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
270
362
Grade 7 Students
257
386
Grade 8 Students
244
420

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Memorial Parkway J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Katy Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Garland Mcmeans J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Katy Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
35%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Memorial Parkway J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Katy Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Garland Mcmeans J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Katy Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Memorial Parkway J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Katy Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Garland Mcmeans J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Katy Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
42%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Memorial Parkway J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Katy Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Garland Mcmeans J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Katy Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Memorial Parkway J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Katy Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Garland Mcmeans J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Katy Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Memorial Parkway J High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Katy Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Garland Mcmeans J High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Katy Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Memorial Parkway J High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Katy Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Garland Mcmeans J High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Katy Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Memorial Parkway J High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Katy Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Garland Mcmeans J High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Katy Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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