Veterans Memorial High School

Summary:

Veterans Memorial High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Mission, Texas, with a total enrollment of 1,932 students. The school is part of the Mission Consolidated Independent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Veterans Memorial High School serves a predominantly Hispanic student population (98.45%), the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas high schools over the past 10 years. Its performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams is significantly below the state and district averages across all subject areas, particularly for Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 91.1% to 95.1% over the past 5 years, slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate has fluctuated between 0.4% and 2.4%, generally higher than the state average.

In comparison, nearby schools like Sharyland High School, Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy, and Mission Collegiate High School significantly outperform Veterans Memorial High School on academic measures, ranking in the top 40% and top 15% of Texas high schools, respectively. The school's spending of approximately $11,939 per student is slightly higher than the state average but lower than some of the higher-performing nearby schools, suggesting that resource allocation may not be a significant factor in the school's academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 700 E Two Mile Rd
       Mission, TX  78574


(956) 323-3000

District: Mission Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1346th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,939 Help


Feeder schools for Veterans Memorial High School:

Elementary:    Alton Elementary
    Bryan Elementary
    Castro Elementary
    Hurla M Midkiff Elementary
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Middle:    Mission J H
    Rafael A Cantu J H

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  1,932

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.4%
White:
1.2%
African American:
0.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.6% Help


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Compare Details Veterans Memorial High School ranks worse than 67.7% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Mission Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.99. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Veterans Memorial High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 (98.4%), White (1.2%), African American (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Mission Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial High School is 14. 1 high schools in the Mission Consolidated Independent School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Veterans Memorial High School is $11,939, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Mission Consolidated Independent School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Veterans Memorial High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Veterans Memorial High School 1346th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Veterans Memorial High School in the ranking list.)

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Mission Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mission Consolidated Independent School District 527th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Veterans Memorial High School

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Rank History for all students at Veterans Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.47 928th 1427 35.0%
2005 44.41 979th 1429 31.5%
2006 48.23 917th 1430 35.9%
2007 45.83 999th 1497 33.3%
2008 52.45 882nd 1510 41.6%
2009 50.40 974th 1539 36.7%
2010 49.84 1037th 1568 33.9%
2011 49.29 1109th 1672 33.7%
2012 49.29 847th 1603 47.2%
2013 36.80 1171st 1652 29.1%
2014 29.87 1344th 1734 22.5%
2015 27.93 1384th 1743 20.6%
2016 38.73 1208th 1762 31.4%
2017 32.76 1184th 1777 33.4%
2018 37.74 1094th 1797 39.1%
2019 35.01 1243rd 1857 33.1%
2021 29.89 1316th 1861 29.3%
2022 25.97 1420th 1876 24.3%
2023 26.09 1473rd 1961 24.9%
2024 32.99 1346th 1987 32.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Veterans Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.31 714th 1113 35.8%
2019 39.23 584th 1136 48.6%
2021 35.32 755th 1195 36.8%
2022 30.90 839th 1278 34.4%
2023 31.37 887th 1371 35.3%
2024 28.53 1002nd 1435 30.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Veterans Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.82 943rd 1347 30.0%
2019 33.82 913th 1357 32.7%
2021 29.91 1047th 1382 24.2%
2022 29.70 1053rd 1418 25.7%
2023 23.94 1251st 1478 15.4%
2024 27.44 1227th 1547 20.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Veterans Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.57 1182nd 1794 34.1%
2019 36.73 1205th 1818 33.7%
2021 30.74 1334th 1848 27.8%
2022 26.91 1407th 1847 23.8%
2023 26.56 1445th 1897 23.8%
2024 28.18 1386th 1883 26.4%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Veterans Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.89 70th 131 46.6%
2019 26.55 92nd 113 18.6%
2021 38.59 64th 97 34.0%
2022 26.37 95th 114 16.7%
2023 38.90 54th 93 41.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Veterans Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.12 1139th 1781 36.0%
2019 37.84 1200th 1798 33.3%
2021 30.42 1307th 1815 28.0%
2022 27.91 1362nd 1841 26.0%
2023 24.65 1448th 1891 23.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Veterans Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.65 755th 1137 33.6%
2019 48.40 799th 1145 30.2%
2021 33.30 954th 1177 18.9%
2022 44.75 858th 1172 26.8%
2023 37.36 932nd 1182 21.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Veterans Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.74 900th 1784 49.6%
2019 38.82 1079th 1810 40.4%
2021 26.40 1412th 1829 22.8%
2022 25.98 1426th 1837 22.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Veterans Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.54 1203rd 1803 33.3%
2019 31.22 1287th 1824 29.4%
2021 26.46 1367th 1840 25.7%
2022 22.25 1451st 1853 21.7%
2023 25.72 1434th 1913 25.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Veterans Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.84 935th 1691 44.7%
2019 39.18 1055th 1714 38.4%
2021 34.08 1160th 1743 33.4%
2022 29.56 1260th 1762 28.5%
2023 30.58 1272nd 1820 30.1%
2024 32.87 1191st 1804 34.0%
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Rank History for White students at Veterans Memorial High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.85 1155th 1539 25.0%
2019 34.97 1091st 1526 28.5%
2021 82.10 111th 1510 92.6%
2022 51.71 655th 1525 57.0%
2023 43.13 921st 1576 41.6%
2024 23.38 1261st 1556 19.0%
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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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by a student
Friday, October 8, 2010

Open Quote im currently a senior and its a very nice school and the teachers are always their to help you, we're all about spirit and education we're like a family here's where you make unforgettable memories Close Quote



Enrollment information for Veterans Memorial High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 40 4 0 770 0 n/a n/a 0 814
1996 40 4 0 770 0 n/a n/a 0 814
1997 32 0 1 841 0 n/a n/a 0 874
1998 30 1 2 840 0 n/a n/a 0 873
1999 36 0 1 766 0 n/a n/a 0 803
2000 38 2 0 787 0 n/a n/a 0 827
2001 19 1 1 805 0 n/a n/a 0 826
2002 42 1 5 1197 1 n/a n/a 0 1246
2003 42 1 5 1197 1 n/a n/a 0 1246
2004 55 3 1 1499 1 n/a n/a 0 1559
2005 60 5 1 1619 1 n/a n/a 0 1686
2006 56 3 0 1719 1 n/a n/a 0 1779
2007 45 4 0 1826 0 n/a n/a 0 1875
2008 45 5 0 1837 0 n/a n/a 0 1887
2009 43 6 0 1825 0 n/a n/a 0 1874
2010 30 4 3 1832 0 n/a n/a 0 1869
2011 31 3 3 1819 0 0 2 0 1858
2012 34 4 3 1800 0 0 1 0 1842
2013 35 2 2 1779 0 0 0 0 1818
2014 34 7 3 1731 0 0 0 0 1775
2015 26 3 2 1817 1 0 0 0 1849
2016 24 5 4 1899 0 0 0 0 1932
2017 18 2 4 1907 1 0 0 0 1932
2018 26 3 3 1855 1 0 0 0 1888
2019 25 3 4 1793 2 0 0 0 1827
2020 20 3 3 1793 1 0 0 0 1820
2021 19 2 3 1837 0 0 0 0 1861
2022 18 3 1 1848 0 0 1 0 1871
2023 24 3 2 1902 0 0 1 0 1932

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

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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 Veterans Memorial High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 814 64.5 12.6 79
1996 814 64.5 12.6 79
1997 874 62.1 14.1 75.2
1998 873 63.7 13.7 73.9
1999 803 61.9 13.0 80.1
2000 827 58.9 14.0 47.4
2001 826 57.4 14.4 42.5
2002 1246 95.3 13.1 34.3
2003 1246 95.3 13.1 34.3
2004 1559 110.9 14.1 25.1
2005 1686 118.0 14.3 16
2006 1779 118.8 15.0 7.4
2007 1875 123.2 15.2 0.6
2008 1887 131.9 14.3 0
2009 1874 136.8 13.7 0.1
2010 1869 133.4 14.0 0
2011 1858 136.3 13.6 0
2012 1842 121.7 15.1 0
2013 1818 119.5 15.2 73.8
2014 1775 123.4 14.3 72.3
2015 1849 128.0 14.4 73
2016 1932 130.0 14.8 75.2
2017 1932 133.7 14.4 77.2
2018 1888 133.6 14.1 77.2
2019 1827 124.7 14.6 80.6
2020 1820 132.6 13.7 74.9
2021 1861 124.8 14.9 80.9
2022 1871 128.0 14.6 80.4
2023 1932 137.8 14.0 80.6

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 Veterans Memorial High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 814 64.5 12.6 79
1996 814 64.5 12.6 79
1997 874 62.1 14.1 75.2
1998 873 63.7 13.7 73.9
1999 803 61.9 13.0 80.1
2000 827 58.9 14.0 47.4
2001 826 57.4 14.4 42.5
2002 1246 95.3 13.1 34.3
2003 1246 95.3 13.1 34.3
2004 1559 110.9 14.1 25.1
2005 1686 118.0 14.3 16
2006 1779 118.8 15.0 7.4
2007 1875 123.2 15.2 0.6
2008 1887 131.9 14.3 0
2009 1874 136.8 13.7 0.1
2010 1869 133.4 14.0 0
2011 1858 136.3 13.6 0
2012 1842 121.7 15.1 0
2013 1818 119.5 15.2 73.8
2014 1775 123.4 14.3 72.3
2015 1849 128.0 14.4 73
2016 1932 130.0 14.8 75.2
2017 1932 133.7 14.4 77.2
2018 1888 133.6 14.1 77.2
2019 1827 124.7 14.6 80.6
2020 1820 132.6 13.7 74.9
2021 1861 124.8 14.9 80.9
2022 1871 128.0 14.6 80.4
2023 1932 137.8 14.0 80.6

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 Veterans Memorial High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $900 (7.8%) $10,598 (92.2%) $11,498
2020 $872 (7.7%) $10,383 (92.3%) $11,255
2021 $1,029 (8.6%) $10,910 (91.4%) $11,939

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Veterans Memorial High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1243rd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1473rd of 1961 High schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Veterans Memorial High School)5422
 32%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)6527
 38%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Veterans Memorial High School)4535
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)4633
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Veterans Memorial High School)4343
   End of Course English I Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)4141
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Veterans Memorial High School)3946
 7%
   End of Course English II Reading (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)3741
 4%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Veterans Memorial High School)6357
 6%
   End of Course U.S. History (Mission Consolidated Independent School District)6455
 9%
   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 Students18271932
 5.7%
African American33
American Indian20
 100%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic17931902
 6.1%
Pacific Islander00
White2524
 4%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.6%80.6%
 0%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Veterans Memorial High School

Veterans Memorial High School ranks 1346th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Veterans Memorial High School are 98% Hispanic, 1% White.

Veterans Memorial High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alton Elementary
Elementary : Bryan Elementary
Elementary : Castro Elementary
Elementary : Hurla M Midkiff Elementary
Elementary : Mims Elementary
Middle : Mission J H
Middle : Rafael A Cantu J H

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,932 students attended Veterans Memorial High School.


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