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Memphis High School

Summary:

Memphis High School is a small public high school in Memphis, Texas, serving 141 students in grades 9-12. The student population is predominantly Hispanic (65.25%), followed by White (26.95%), African American (5.67%), and a small percentage of students of two or more races (2.13%).

One of the school's key strengths is its consistently high four-year graduation rate of 100%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has maintained low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.7% over the past few years. However, the school's performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams has been mixed, with strong results in some subjects like Algebra I and English I Reading, but lagging behind in others like Biology and U.S. History. The school's high percentage of students from low-income families (69.5%) may contribute to these academic challenges, but the school's spending per student has increased over the years, indicating a commitment to investing in its students' education.

Unfortunately, the data provided does not include information about any nearby schools, making it difficult to draw meaningful comparisons. However, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 254th out of 1,743 Texas high schools in 2013-2014 to 1,263rd out of 1,987 in 2023-2024, suggesting inconsistent performance compared to other high schools in the state. Overall, Memphis High School has several strengths, but also faces challenges in supporting its diverse student population and improving academic outcomes across all subject areas.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1501 High St
       Memphis, TX  79245-0460

(806) 259-5910

District: Memphis Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1263rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,666 Help


Feeder schools for Memphis High School:

Elementary:    Austin Elementary
    Travis Elementary
Middle:    Memphis Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  8.5 Help
Number of students:  141

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.2%
White:
27.0%
African American:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Memphis High School ranks worse than 63.6% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.88. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Memphis High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.2%), White (27%), African American (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memphis High School is 8.5. (See more...)
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Compare Memphis High School employs 16.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memphis High School is $16,666.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Memphis High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Memphis High School 1263rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Memphis High School in the ranking list.)

Memphis Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis Independent School District (Isd) 409th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Memphis High School

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Rank History for all students at Memphis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.21 953rd 1427 33.2%
2005 27.31 1199th 1429 16.1%
2006 31.70 1135th 1430 20.6%
2007 46.55 991st 1497 33.8%
2008 75.18 254th 1510 83.2%
2009 72.28 317th 1539 79.4%
2010 75.03 207th 1568 86.8%
2011 76.40 180th 1672 89.2%
2012 43.90 997th 1603 37.8%
2013 62.57 554th 1652 66.5%
2014 74.94 255th 1734 85.3%
2015 74.64 254th 1743 85.4%
2016 59.78 686th 1762 61.1%
2017 31.28 1222nd 1777 31.2%
2018 41.26 1017th 1797 43.4%
2019 40.63 1107th 1857 40.4%
2021 34.16 1238th 1861 33.5%
2022 32.42 1287th 1876 31.4%
2023 40.85 1156th 1961 41.1%
2024 36.88 1263rd 1987 36.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Memphis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.85 145th 1113 87.0%
2019 19.08 1032nd 1136 9.2%
2021 44.44 533rd 1195 55.4%
2023 55.78 394th 1371 71.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Memphis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.30 523rd 1347 61.2%
2019 56.64 391st 1357 71.2%
2021 31.50 1003rd 1382 27.4%
2022 33.96 951st 1418 32.9%
2023 33.35 985th 1478 33.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Memphis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.57 1080th 1794 39.8%
2019 37.65 1171st 1818 35.6%
2021 19.33 1559th 1848 15.6%
2022 37.74 1139th 1847 38.3%
2023 46.64 904th 1897 52.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Memphis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.96 1116th 1781 37.3%
2019 54.93 771st 1798 57.1%
2021 50.98 863rd 1815 52.5%
2022 44.53 995th 1841 46.0%
2023 47.18 981st 1891 48.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Memphis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.90 1523rd 1784 14.6%
2019 35.06 1210th 1810 33.1%
2021 27.76 1365th 1829 25.4%
2022 30.69 1279th 1837 30.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Memphis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.40 983rd 1803 45.5%
2019 29.05 1323rd 1824 27.5%
2021 18.42 1531st 1840 16.8%
2022 21.71 1468th 1853 20.8%
2023 32.72 1274th 1913 33.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Memphis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.81 889th 1013 12.2%
2019 8.74 954th 1024 6.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Memphis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.57 817th 1691 51.7%
2019 39.83 1040th 1714 39.3%
2021 23.94 1378th 1743 20.9%
2022 27.96 1296th 1762 26.4%
2023 38.91 1093rd 1820 39.9%
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Rank History for White students at Memphis High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.08 974th 1539 36.7%
2019 41.15 950th 1526 37.7%
2021 45.53 840th 1510 44.4%
2022 40.17 928th 1525 39.1%
2023 42.06 946th 1576 40.0%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Memphis High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 107 24 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1990 82 18 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1991 80 16 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 134
1992 90 23 0 46 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1993 100 23 0 42 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1994 91 28 0 48 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1995 77 28 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1996 77 28 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1997 76 29 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1998 73 23 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1999 66 18 0 71 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2000 67 23 1 68 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2001 70 20 1 82 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2002 50 18 1 64 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2003 50 18 1 64 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2004 50 16 0 69 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2005 56 18 0 65 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2006 65 16 0 65 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2007 79 18 0 65 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2008 70 18 2 72 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2009 60 17 1 67 1 n/a n/a 0 146
2010 54 21 1 63 1 n/a n/a 0 140
2011 60 11 2 76 0 0 0 0 149
2012 64 14 1 76 0 0 2 0 157
2013 69 13 1 63 1 0 2 0 149
2014 69 11 1 69 2 0 1 0 153
2015 67 13 0 62 1 0 0 0 143
2016 57 11 0 70 1 0 2 0 141
2017 54 14 0 76 1 0 0 0 145
2018 44 15 1 76 1 0 0 0 137
2019 51 12 1 87 1 0 0 0 152
2020 52 11 1 80 1 0 0 0 145
2021 43 8 1 80 0 0 1 0 133
2022 48 8 0 83 0 0 2 0 141
2023 38 8 0 92 0 0 3 0 141

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 Memphis High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 156 n/a n/a n/a
1990 132 12.0 11.0 n/a
1991 134 12.0 11.1 n/a
1992 159 14.6 10.8 28.3
1993 165 16.0 10.3 37.6
1994 167 17.8 9.4 28.1
1995 154 19.8 7.8 20.8
1996 154 19.8 7.8 20.8
1997 164 15.7 10.4 36.6
1998 155 17.2 9.0 45.8
1999 155 16.2 9.6 46.5
2000 159 17.1 9.3 40.9
2001 173 18.6 9.3 53.8
2002 133 17.0 7.8 65.4
2003 133 17.0 7.8 65.4
2004 135 16.0 8.4 66.7
2005 139 13.6 10.2 63.3
2006 146 15.6 9.4 56.8
2007 162 14.8 10.9 51.2
2008 162 17.3 9.4 52.5
2009 146 17.7 8.2 56.2
2010 140 17.9 7.8 58.6
2011 149 16.8 8.8 58.4
2012 157 17.0 9.2 57.3
2013 149 17.8 8.3 49
2014 153 14.1 10.8 48.4
2015 143 15.0 9.5 50.3
2016 141 15.0 9.4 56
2017 145 14.9 9.7 66.9
2018 137 15.0 9.0 62
2019 152 14.7 10.2 65.1
2020 145 14.2 10.1 66.2
2021 133 15.7 8.4 71.4
2022 141 15.1 9.3 70.9
2023 141 16.4 8.5 69.5

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 Memphis High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 156 n/a n/a n/a
1990 132 12.0 11.0 n/a
1991 134 12.0 11.1 n/a
1992 159 14.6 10.8 28.3
1993 165 16.0 10.3 37.6
1994 167 17.8 9.4 28.1
1995 154 19.8 7.8 20.8
1996 154 19.8 7.8 20.8
1997 164 15.7 10.4 36.6
1998 155 17.2 9.0 45.8
1999 155 16.2 9.6 46.5
2000 159 17.1 9.3 40.9
2001 173 18.6 9.3 53.8
2002 133 17.0 7.8 65.4
2003 133 17.0 7.8 65.4
2004 135 16.0 8.4 66.7
2005 139 13.6 10.2 63.3
2006 146 15.6 9.4 56.8
2007 162 14.8 10.9 51.2
2008 162 17.3 9.4 52.5
2009 146 17.7 8.2 56.2
2010 140 17.9 7.8 58.6
2011 149 16.8 8.8 58.4
2012 157 17.0 9.2 57.3
2013 149 17.8 8.3 49
2014 153 14.1 10.8 48.4
2015 143 15.0 9.5 50.3
2016 141 15.0 9.4 56
2017 145 14.9 9.7 66.9
2018 137 15.0 9.0 62
2019 152 14.7 10.2 65.1
2020 145 14.2 10.1 66.2
2021 133 15.7 8.4 71.4
2022 141 15.1 9.3 70.9
2023 141 16.4 8.5 69.5

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 Memphis High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,101 (8.1%) $12,455 (91.9%) $13,556
2020 $1,393 (9.3%) $13,590 (90.7%) $14,983
2021 $925 (5.6%) $15,741 (94.4%) $16,666

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Memphis High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1107th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1156th of 1961 High schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Memphis High School)6844
 24%
   End of Course Algebra I (Memphis Independent School District (Isd))6844
 24%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Memphis High School)3339
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Memphis Independent School District (Isd))3339
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Memphis High School)3250
 18%
   End of Course English I Reading (Memphis Independent School District (Isd))3250
 18%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Memphis High School)4860
 12%
   End of Course English II Reading (Memphis Independent School District (Isd))4860
 12%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Memphis High School)7564
 11%
   End of Course U.S. History (Memphis Independent School District (Isd))7564
 11%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students152141
 7.2%
African American128
 33.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic8792
 5.7%
Pacific Islander00
White5138
 25.5%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.1%69.5%
 4.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Memphis High School

Students at Memphis High School are 65% Hispanic, 27% White, 6% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Memphis High School ranks 1263rd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Memphis High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Austin Elementary
Elementary : Travis Elementary
Middle : Memphis Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 141 students attended Memphis High School.


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