Memorial Middle

Summary:

Memorial Middle is a public middle school located in Laredo, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 668 students. The school is part of the Laredo Independent School District, which is ranked 390 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Memorial Middle has a highly Hispanic student population, with 99.85% of students identifying as Hispanic in the 2022-2023 school year.

Memorial Middle generally performs better than the Laredo ISD average on STAAR assessments, particularly in reading and mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, Memorial Middle had 55.95% of 7th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 42.87% for the Laredo ISD. In STAAR Mathematics, Memorial Middle had 50.79% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to 31.47% for the Laredo ISD. The school also performs relatively well compared to other Texas middle schools in several student subgroups, ranking in the top 30% for Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with low socioeconomic status. Additionally, Memorial Middle has maintained very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.4% over the past several years, which is lower than the Laredo ISD average.

While Memorial Middle performs well in many areas, there is still room for improvement, particularly in subjects like social studies and science, where the school's proficiency rates are lower than the state average. When compared to other middle schools in the Laredo area, Memorial Middle generally performs better than the Laredo ISD average but lags behind some of the higher-performing schools in the United Independent School District, such as Trautmann Middle and United Middle. Overall, Memorial Middle appears to be a relatively strong-performing middle school within the Laredo Independent School District, with a focus on academic achievement and support for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2002 Marcella Ave
       Laredo, TX  78040-3959


(956) 273-6600

District: Laredo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1098th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,354 Help


Feeder schools for Memorial Middle:

Elementary:    Don Jose Gallego
    J C Martin Junior Elementary
    T Sanchez Elementary / H Ochoa Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  664

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Memorial Middle ranks better than 53.5% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.91. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Memorial Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memorial Middle is 13, which is the 2nd best among 4 middle schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memorial Middle is $11,354, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Laredo Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Memorial Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Memorial Middle 1098th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Memorial Middle in the ranking list.)

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Laredo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Laredo Independent School District (Isd) 390th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Memorial Middle

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Rank History for all students at Memorial Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 5.42 1537th 1573 2.3%
2005 1.06 1563rd 1582 1.2%
2006 0.99 1567th 1585 1.1%
2007 4.64 1649th 1684 2.1%
2008 5.20 1676th 1718 2.4%
2009 5.66 1725th 1763 2.2%
2010 12.83 1728th 1803 4.2%
2011 7.95 1835th 1895 3.2%
2012 14.09 1788th 1951 8.4%
2013 18.46 1749th 1973 11.4%
2014 29.69 1527th 1987 23.2%
2015 30.85 1556th 2043 23.8%
2016 38.89 1328th 1987 33.2%
2017 47.11 967th 2027 52.3%
2018 49.80 950th 2080 54.3%
2019 48.14 1048th 2193 52.2%
2021 26.28 1708th 2252 24.2%
2022 46.45 1117th 2254 50.4%
2023 50.86 1045th 2330 55.2%
2024 48.91 1098th 2361 53.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Memorial Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.28 230th 1376 83.3%
2019 59.67 378th 1445 73.8%
2021 36.44 1028th 1592 35.4%
2022 52.17 586th 1643 64.3%
2023 51.76 678th 1720 60.6%
2024 55.17 620th 1760 64.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Memorial Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.77 600th 1597 62.4%
2019 46.80 694th 1626 57.3%
2021 33.73 1172nd 1712 31.5%
2022 57.80 453rd 1757 74.2%
2023 43.26 893rd 1815 50.8%
2024 77.66 170th 1881 91.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Memorial Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.66 489th 2039 76.0%
2019 62.41 570th 2073 72.5%
2021 36.47 1429th 2172 34.2%
2022 59.61 666th 2220 70.0%
2023 64.12 597th 2251 73.5%
2024 62.75 594th 2224 73.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Memorial Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.44 748th 2008 62.7%
2019 47.87 1022nd 2047 50.1%
2021 22.56 1760th 2151 18.2%
2022 42.60 1229th 2221 44.7%
2023 45.82 1170th 2241 47.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Memorial Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.84 972nd 1430 32.0%
2019 43.06 1018th 1446 29.6%
2021 25.89 1225th 1501 18.4%
2022 44.35 1022nd 1488 31.3%
2023 52.81 893rd 1481 39.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Memorial Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.97 508th 2008 74.7%
2019 60.90 524th 2058 74.5%
2021 31.91 1559th 2118 26.4%
2022 75.88 262nd 2182 88.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Memorial Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.20 1153rd 2030 43.2%
2019 45.48 1033rd 2069 50.1%
2021 31.26 1501st 2168 30.8%
2022 51.03 979th 2228 56.1%
2023 54.40 915th 2245 59.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Memorial Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.79 614th 1895 67.6%
2019 56.63 687th 1935 64.5%
2021 33.35 1406th 2043 31.2%
2022 54.86 772nd 2077 62.8%
2023 59.90 675th 2116 68.1%
2024 59.41 678th 2108 67.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Memorial Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 15 0 0 718 0 n/a n/a 0 733
1990 12 0 0 711 0 n/a n/a 0 723
1991 6 0 0 623 0 n/a n/a 0 629
1992 7 0 0 671 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1993 7 0 1 665 0 n/a n/a 0 673
1994 10 0 0 653 0 n/a n/a 0 663
1995 8 1 1 631 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1996 8 1 1 631 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1997 6 0 1 607 2 n/a n/a 0 616
1998 6 0 3 599 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1999 6 0 2 583 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2000 7 0 0 613 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2001 3 0 0 610 1 n/a n/a 0 614
2002 2 0 0 645 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2003 2 0 0 645 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2004 5 0 0 708 0 n/a n/a 0 713
2005 1 0 0 713 0 n/a n/a 0 714
2006 0 0 0 862 0 n/a n/a 0 862
2007 0 0 0 868 0 n/a n/a 0 868
2008 1 0 0 829 0 n/a n/a 0 830
2009 0 0 0 785 0 n/a n/a 0 785
2010 0 0 0 744 0 n/a n/a 0 744
2011 0 0 0 735 0 0 0 0 735
2012 8 0 0 715 0 0 0 0 723
2013 16 0 0 741 0 0 0 0 757
2014 11 0 0 750 0 0 0 0 761
2015 2 0 0 729 0 0 0 0 731
2016 3 0 0 713 0 0 0 0 716
2017 2 0 1 728 0 0 0 0 731
2018 3 1 0 759 0 0 0 0 763
2019 3 0 0 737 0 0 0 0 740
2020 1 0 0 745 0 0 0 0 746
2021 0 0 0 685 0 0 0 0 685
2022 1 0 0 647 0 0 0 0 648
2023 0 0 0 667 1 0 0 0 668
2024 0 0 0 664 0 0 0 0 664

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Memorial Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 733 n/a n/a n/a
1990 723 40.0 18.0 n/a
1991 629 40.1 15.6 n/a
1992 678 43.1 15.7 83.8
1993 673 43.0 15.7 88.4
1994 663 45.5 14.6 89.7
1995 641 44.7 14.3 82.7
1996 641 44.7 14.3 82.7
1997 616 44.2 13.9 84.7
1998 608 46.9 13.0 84
1999 591 47.3 12.5 92.4
2000 620 48.9 12.7 91
2001 614 34.7 17.7 86.8
2002 647 43.6 14.8 83.8
2003 647 43.6 14.8 83.8
2004 713 45.7 15.6 77.4
2005 714 47.2 15.1 72.8
2006 862 52.7 16.4 63.7
2007 868 58.5 14.8 39.6
2008 830 59.5 13.9 24.6
2009 785 60.5 13.0 0
2010 744 60.3 12.3 0
2011 735 57.5 12.7 0
2012 723 57.8 12.5 0
2013 757 53.9 14.0 99.6
2014 761 51.0 14.9 99.6
2015 731 48.0 15.2 98.2
2016 716 46.0 15.5 98.2
2017 731 46.3 15.7 94.4
2018 763 44.3 17.1 98.2
2019 740 44.3 16.6 98.4
2020 746 46.3 16.1 98.4
2021 685 48.2 14.1 98.4
2022 648 52.3 12.3 97.7
2023 668 50.1 13.3 97.9
2024 664 50.8 13.0 97.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Memorial Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 733 n/a n/a n/a
1990 723 40.0 18.0 n/a
1991 629 40.1 15.6 n/a
1992 678 43.1 15.7 83.8
1993 673 43.0 15.7 88.4
1994 663 45.5 14.6 89.7
1995 641 44.7 14.3 82.7
1996 641 44.7 14.3 82.7
1997 616 44.2 13.9 84.7
1998 608 46.9 13.0 84
1999 591 47.3 12.5 92.4
2000 620 48.9 12.7 91
2001 614 34.7 17.7 86.8
2002 647 43.6 14.8 83.8
2003 647 43.6 14.8 83.8
2004 713 45.7 15.6 77.4
2005 714 47.2 15.1 72.8
2006 862 52.7 16.4 63.7
2007 868 58.5 14.8 39.6
2008 830 59.5 13.9 24.6
2009 785 60.5 13.0 0
2010 744 60.3 12.3 0
2011 735 57.5 12.7 0
2012 723 57.8 12.5 0
2013 757 53.9 14.0 99.6
2014 761 51.0 14.9 99.6
2015 731 48.0 15.2 98.2
2016 716 46.0 15.5 98.2
2017 731 46.3 15.7 94.4
2018 763 44.3 17.1 98.2
2019 740 44.3 16.6 98.4
2020 746 46.3 16.1 98.4
2021 685 48.2 14.1 98.4
2022 648 52.3 12.3 97.7
2023 668 50.1 13.3 97.9
2024 664 50.8 13.0 97.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Memorial Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,283 (12.4%) $9,082 (87.6%) $10,365
2020 $1,963 (17.5%) $9,234 (82.5%) $11,198
2021 $1,679 (14.8%) $9,675 (85.2%) $11,354

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Memorial Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1048th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1045th of 2330 Middle schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Memorial Middle)2849
 21%
   6th Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))2436
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Middle)4346
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))3927
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Memorial Middle)4149
 8%
   7th Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))3545
 10%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Middle)4430
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))3827
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Memorial Middle)4451
 7%
   8th Grade Reading (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))4249
 7%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Middle)6148
 13%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))5631
 25%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Memorial Middle)5054
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))4239
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Memorial Middle)2420
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))3123
 8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Memorial Middle)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Laredo Independent School District (Isd))6041
 19%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students740668
 9.7%
African American00
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic737667
 9.5%
Pacific Islander00
White30
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.4%97.9%
 0.5%


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Memorial Middle ranks 1098th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 664 students attended Memorial Middle.

Students at Memorial Middle are 100% Hispanic.


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