Very Good

#2745 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 32% in state

Memorial H S

High School · Mcallen ISD · Mcallen, TX

A Mcallen ISD high school serving grades 8th – 12th.

101 E HACKBERRY AVE, Mcallen, TX 78501

Math 37% vs TX 44% (2024)
Reading 58% vs TX 54% (2024)
96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Student Progress6.5Average25%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data14

Annual Change-3.57 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2024

TrendDeclining

Academics7.0Very Good25%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR)

Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2024 STAAR)

Math vs. State Avg-6.6 pts

Reading vs. State Avg+3.7 pts

Overall Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)

vs. Expected+2.4 pts

Adjusted Percentile56th

College Readiness8.8Excellent30%

Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.

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4-Year Graduation Rate96%

AP Participation33.7%

IB ProgramYes

Resources & Environment6.6Average20%

Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

District spending per student$13,409

Chronic Absenteeism29.3%

Students at Memorial H S score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 STAAR)

School

State

44%(2024 STAAR)

ELA Proficiency58%(2024 STAAR)

School

State

54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

34%

2017

45%

2018

45%

2019

44%

2020*

44%

2021*

48%

2024

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 14 years

2009

Math

82%

ELA

91%

2010

Math

81%

ELA

89%

2011

Math

76%

ELA

91%

2012

Math

82%

ELA

74%

2013

Math

73%

ELA

67%

2014

Math

76%

ELA

67%

2015

Math

69%

ELA

61%

2016

Math

76%

ELA

56%

2017

Math

26%

ELA

42%

2018

Math

44%

ELA

46%

2019

Math

44%

ELA

46%

2020*

Math

34%

ELA

54%

2021*

Math

34%

ELA

54%

2024

Math

37%

ELA

58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Memorial H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

Walk 46Car-Dependent
Bike 60Bikeable
City Safety: High1,992/100K

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mcallen), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$49,451

Median home value

$149,000

Median rent

$943/mo

College educated

26.6%

Homeownership

50.2%

Poverty rate

25.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme

33.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·55 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Athletics21sports offered

10 boys'·11 girls'·59 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered

Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable

This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

School	Score	Grades	Distance	Enrollment	Compare
Lamar AcademyEnrollment path unverified	4.6	9–12	0.8 mi	99	Compare →
Triumph Public High Schools-mcallenCharter · enrollment unverified	5.3	9–12	1.3 mi	139	Compare →
Mcallen H SEnrollment path unverified	8.0	9–12	1.7 mi	2,152	Compare →
Achieve Early College H SEnrollment path unverified	9.5	9–12	2.1 mi	410	Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Mcallen ISD

Schools in district: 31
Rank in district: #18 of 30
District spending per student: $13,409NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate: 31.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Memorial H S is listed in MCALLEN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Memorial H S

Memorial H S is a public high school in Mcallen, TX, part of Mcallen ISD, serving approximately 2,060 students in grades 8th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,745 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Memorial H S

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

McAllen Memorial High School is one of five high schools in the McAllen Independent School District serving the McAllen, Texas area 2. The school serves over 2,000 students in grades 9-12 2. It opened in 1980 at its current location, 101 East Hackberry Avenue, McAllen, Texas 2. Prior to becoming a high school, the building operated as Brown Middle School 2. The school's colors are Columbia blue and bright gold, and its mascot is a mustang 2.

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Memorial H S

What grades does Memorial H S serve?

Memorial H S serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Memorial H S?

Memorial H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,060 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Memorial H S is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Memorial H S rank in TX?

Memorial H S ranks #2,745 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Memorial H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Memorial H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Memorial H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Memorial H S has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Memorial H S a charter school?

No, Memorial H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Memorial H S a Title I school?

No, Memorial H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Memorial H S?

68.3% of students at Memorial H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades: 8th – 12th
Enrollment: 2,060
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Teachers (FTE): 147
Type: regular
Setting: Midsize City
County: Hidalgo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23): 29.3%
Phone: (956) 632-5201
4-Year Graduation: 96.0%
Area population (ZIP 78501): 59,095
Area average commute: 18.8 min
Area median age: 36.8

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗

About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact): NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank: MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency: State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency: State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth): NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education): U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted): CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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NCES Common Core of Data (CCD)SY 2023–24 TX STAARSY 2023–24 NCES EdFactsMixed source periods U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimatesACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates CRDC via Urban InstituteSY 2021–22 School websiteSynced May 2026 WikipediaSynced May 2026 MySchoolScout Rankings Full details →

Memorial H S

Academics

2024 STAAR proficiency

Trend

Equity & diversity

How we rate schools

The neighborhood

Getting around & local context

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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Mcallen ISD

About Memorial H S

What's said publicly about Memorial H S

Frequently asked questions

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

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