Serving 940 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Memorial Parkway Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 940 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memorial Parkway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Memorial Parkway Elementary School's student population of 940 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
940 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Memorial Parkway Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Parkway Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3542 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
80%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
12%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Parkway Elementary School's ranking?
Memorial Parkway Elementary School is ranked #3542 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Memorial Parkway Elementary School often compared to?
Memorial Parkway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Katy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Memorial Parkway Elementary School?
940 students attend Memorial Parkway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Memorial Parkway Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial Parkway Elementary School?
Memorial Parkway Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Memorial Parkway Elementary School offer ?
Memorial Parkway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Memorial Parkway Elementary School part of?
Memorial Parkway Elementary School is part of Katy Independent School District.
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