- Enrollment
- 2,636
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Memorial Middle
Federal NCES profile for Memorial Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484110004681
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #93 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Middle ranks #93 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Spring Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484110004681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Memorial Middle held near 1,247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.5 → 69.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 484110004681 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,236 enr · 17.4:1 · 10.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial H S (2,636 students)
Memorial Middle held near 1,247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.5 → 69.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Memorial Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,636 students
- Northbrook H S
Northbrook H S
2,398 students
- Stratford H S
Stratford H S
2,394 students
- Spring Woods H
Spring Woods H S
2,020 students
- This school
Memorial Middle
1,236 students
- Spring Branch
Spring Branch Middle
1,137 students
What this shows Memorial Middle reports 1,236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial Middle compares
Memorial Middle 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 83% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,236 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,236
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,599
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
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 736 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
Asian 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Memorial Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Branch Isd reports $12,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memorial Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northbrook H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stratford H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Woods H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Branch Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,394
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,020
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other 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 (~1,236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial Middle
How many students attend Memorial Middle?
Memorial Middle has 1,236 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,281 (2022-23) → 1,247 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Middle is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Memorial Middle?
10.6% of students at Memorial Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial Middle?
The largest demographic group at Memorial Middle is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial Middle?
Memorial Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Middle rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Middle ranks #93 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Branch Isd?
Besides Memorial Middle, Spring Branch Isd also operates Memorial H S (2,636 students), Northbrook H S (2,398 students), and Stratford H S (2,394 students). See the Spring Branch Isd district page for the complete list.