John F Kennedy High School vs. Memorial High School
Should you attend John F Kennedy High School or Memorial High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
John F Kennedy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 1,042 students in grades 9-12, John F Kennedy 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 8% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 872 students in grades 9-12, Memorial 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 14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,042 students
872 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#8122 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#7958 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
25%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
21%
Graduation Rate
84%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
408
328
Grade 10 Students
258
230
Grade 11 Students
184
176
Grade 12 Students
192
138
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
96%
95%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
1%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.08
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
92%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
