- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Katy, TX
Memorial Parkway J H
Federal NCES profile for Memorial Parkway J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482517005750
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial Parkway J H earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 18
- middle schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial Parkway J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Parkway J H ranks #1 of 18 middle schools in Katy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Memorial Parkway J H held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.4 → 63.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 482517005750 · Katy, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
766 enr · 12.8:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students)
Memorial Parkway J H held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.4 → 63.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Memorial Parkway J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seven Lakes H
Seven Lakes H S
3,773 students
- Cinco Ranch H
Cinco Ranch H S
3,740 students
- Katy H S
Katy H S
3,543 students
- Paetow H S
Paetow H S
3,447 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
3,384 students
- This school 766
Memorial Parkway J H
766 students
What this shows Memorial Parkway J H reports 766 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial Parkway J H compares
Memorial Parkway J H 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 766 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
766
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,284
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
147
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.6%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
African American 10.6%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Memorial Parkway J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Katy Isd reports $11,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memorial Parkway J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cinco Ranch H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paetow H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial Parkway J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,740
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,543
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,447
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~766 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial Parkway J H
How many students attend Memorial Parkway J H?
Memorial Parkway J H has 766 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 787 (2022-23) → 771 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Parkway J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Parkway J H is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Parkway J H?
40.8% of students at Memorial Parkway J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial Parkway J H?
The largest demographic group at Memorial Parkway J H is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial Parkway J H?
Memorial Parkway J H has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Parkway J H rank among middle schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Parkway J H ranks #1 of 18 middle schools in Katy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Katy on the city page.
What other schools are in Katy Isd?
Besides Memorial Parkway J H, Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students), Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students), and Katy H S (3,543 students). See the Katy Isd district page for the complete list.