Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Memorial Drive Elementary School ranks in the top 1% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memorial Drive Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Memorial Drive Elementary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Memorial Drive Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Drive Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#58 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
6%
Hispanic
16%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
64%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Memorial Drive Elementary School is ranked #58 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Memorial Drive Elementary School often compared to?
Memorial Drive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hunters Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Memorial Drive Elementary School?
362 students attend Memorial Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Memorial Drive Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial Drive Elementary School?
Memorial Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Memorial Drive Elementary School offer ?
Memorial Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Memorial Drive Elementary School part of?
Memorial Drive Elementary School is part of Spring Branch Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Memorial Drive Elementary School located?
Memorial Drive Elementary School is located in the Westside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 23 other public schools located in Westside.
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