Memorial 9th Grade Center serves 680 students in grades 9-10.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
680 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
57%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Memorial 9th Grade Center?
680 students attend Memorial 9th Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Memorial 9th Grade Center students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial 9th Grade Center?
Memorial 9th Grade Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Memorial 9th Grade Center offer ?
Memorial 9th Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Memorial 9th Grade Center part of?
Memorial 9th Grade Center is part of Port Arthur Independent School District.
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