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Port Neches-groves High School vs. Memorial High School

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School Overview

School
Port Neches-groves High School
1401 Merriman St
Port Neches, TX 77651
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Memorial High School
3501 Ssgt Lucian Adam Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Port Neches-groves High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,681 students in grades 9-12, Port Neches-groves High School ranks in the bottom 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 29% (which is lower 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 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,068 students in grades 9-12, Memorial High School ranks in the bottom 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 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,681 students
2,068 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Port Neches-groves 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 Memorial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Port Neches-groves High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Memorial High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
160 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Port Neches-groves 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 Memorial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Port Neches-groves High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Port Neches-Groves 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 Memorial High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Port Arthur 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

#4795 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#7591 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Port Neches-groves 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 Memorial High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
20%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Port Neches-groves High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Port Neches-Groves 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 Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Port Arthur 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)
28%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Port Neches-groves High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Port Neches-Groves 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 Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Port Arthur 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)
26%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Port Neches-groves High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Port Neches-Groves 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 Memorial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Port Arthur Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
96%
(Top 10% in TX)
85%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Port Neches-groves High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Port Neches-Groves 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 graduation rate of Memorial High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Port Arthur Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Port Neches-groves High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Memorial High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
427
533
Grade 10 Students
445
602
Grade 11 Students
431
542
Grade 12 Students
378
391

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Port Neches-groves High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Port Neches-Groves 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 Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Port Arthur 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
31%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Port Neches-groves High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Port Neches-Groves 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 Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Port Arthur 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
4%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Port Neches-groves High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Port Neches-Groves 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 Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Port Arthur 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
55%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Port Neches-groves High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Port Neches-Groves 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 Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Port Arthur 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
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Port Neches-groves High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Port Neches-Groves 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 Memorial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Port Arthur Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Port Neches-groves High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Port Neches-Groves 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 Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Port Arthur 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
38%
77%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Port Neches-groves High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Port Neches-Groves 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 Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Port Arthur 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
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Port Neches-groves High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Port Neches-Groves 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 Memorial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Port Arthur 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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