Memorial Pathway Academy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Graduation Rate: 85-89%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (17-18)
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Asian
(17-18)5%
5%
Hispanic
(17-18)77%
52%
Black
(17-18)7%
13%
White
(17-18)9%
28%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)2%
2%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)85-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
65%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Memorial Pathway Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Memorial Pathway Academy High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Memorial Pathway Academy High School?
249 students attend Memorial Pathway Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Memorial Pathway Academy High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Memorial Pathway Academy High School offer ?
Memorial Pathway Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Memorial Pathway Academy High School part of?
Memorial Pathway Academy High School is part of Garland Independent School District.
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