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Memphis Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 345 students in Memphis Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Memphis Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
345 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Memphis Independent School District, which is ranked #568 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#510 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.2%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
Showing 2003–2014. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
67%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
7%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
23%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,316 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,287 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$9 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,316
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$26,287
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Memphis Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memphis Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1110 N 16th St
Memphis, TX 79245
(806) 259-5920
Memphis, TX 79245
(806) 259-5920
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 S 9th St
Memphis, TX 79245
(806) 259-5930
Memphis, TX 79245
(806) 259-5930
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Memphis High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 High St
Memphis, TX 79245
(806) 259-5910
Memphis, TX 79245
(806) 259-5910
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
710 N 12th St
Memphis, TX 79245
(806) 259-5940
Memphis, TX 79245
(806) 259-5940
Gr: PK | 12 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Memphis Independent School District?
Memphis Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 345 students.
What is the rank of Memphis Independent School District?
Memphis Independent School District is ranked #568 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Memphis Independent School District?
67% of Memphis Independent School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Memphis Independent School District?
Memphis Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Memphis Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,287 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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