Enrollment
897
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Katy, TX
West Memorial J H
Federal NCES profile for West Memorial J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482517002813
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Memorial J H earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 18
- middle schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Memorial J H has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Memorial J H ranks #2 of 18 middle schools in Katy, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Memorial J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Memorial J H
West Memorial J H is a higher-need, large middle school in Katy, Texas, enrolling 897 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.8% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 897 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,149 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #31, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students) and Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students) alongside West Memorial J H.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Memorial J H compares
West Memorial J H on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 897 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
897
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
158
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.1%
White 20.2%
African American 19.5%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, West Memorial J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Katy Isd, which includes West Memorial J H.
$11,068
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 35.6%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Memorial 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paetow H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Memorial J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~897 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on West Memorial J H's federal record.
- Compare West Memorial J H against another school. Compare schools
- Katy Isd's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about West Memorial J H
How many students attend West Memorial J H?
West Memorial J H has 897 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Katy, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Memorial J H?
The student-teacher ratio at West Memorial J H is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 West Memorial J H?
62.8% of students at West Memorial J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Memorial J H?
The largest demographic group at West Memorial J H is Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Memorial J H?
West Memorial J H has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Memorial J H rank among middle schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, West Memorial J H ranks #2 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.
Is West Memorial J H a good school?
West Memorial J H earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Katy Isd?
Besides West Memorial 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.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.