Serving 411 students in grades 7-8, Memorial Middle 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 was 8% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)8%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
9%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Memorial Middle School?
411 students attend Memorial Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Memorial Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial Middle School?
Memorial Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Memorial Middle School offer ?
Memorial Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Memorial Middle School part of?
Memorial Middle School is part of Kingsville Independent School District.
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