Memorial High School vs. John F Kennedy High School
Should you attend Memorial High School or John F Kennedy 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
Top Rankings
Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
John F Kennedy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 846 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 10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 990 students in grades 9-12, John F Kennedy 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 4% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
846 students
990 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
63 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7905 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#8060 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
4%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
16%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
14%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
300
307
Grade 10 Students
233
302
Grade 11 Students
159
213
Grade 12 Students
154
168
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
95%
96%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
1%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.10
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
93%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
