- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mcallen, TX
Memorial H S
Federal NCES profile for Memorial H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482967005548
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Mcallen · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial H S ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Mcallen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Memorial H S held near 2,060 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 145.6 → 147.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 482967005548 · Mcallen, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,021 enr · 13.9:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcallen H S (2,134 students)
Memorial H S held near 2,060 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 145.6 → 147.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Memorial H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcallen H S
Mcallen H S
2,134 students
- This school
Memorial H S
2,021 students
- Rowe H S
Rowe H S
1,905 students
- Morris Middle
Morris Middle
999 students
- Cathey Middle 827
Cathey Middle
827 students
- Gonzalez El 818
Gonzalez El
818 students
What this shows Memorial H S reports 2,021 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial H S compares
Memorial H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,021 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,021
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,409
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.9 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.3%
White 3.3%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Memorial H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcallen Isd reports $13,409 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memorial H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcallen H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowe H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morris Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cathey Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gonzalez El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,021 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial H S
How many students attend Memorial H S?
Memorial H S has 2,021 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mcallen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,080 (2022-23) → 2,060 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial H S is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Memorial H S?
67.3% of students at Memorial H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial H S?
The largest demographic group at Memorial H S is Hispanic or Latino at 94.3% of enrollment, in Mcallen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial H S?
Memorial H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Memorial H S rank among high schools in Mcallen?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial H S ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Mcallen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mcallen on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcallen Isd?
Besides Memorial H S, Mcallen Isd also operates Mcallen H S (2,134 students), Rowe H S (1,905 students), and Morris Middle (999 students). See the Mcallen Isd district page for the complete list.