Below Average
#6564 of 8,552 schools in TX
Memorial H S
High School · PORT ARTHUR ISD
3501 SSGT LUCIAN ADAM DR, Port Arthur, TX 77642
Enrollment
2,068
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
4.9
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,068
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
4.9
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#6,564 of 8,552
In Port Arthur
#12 of 20
public schools
In district
#4 of 12
PORT ARTHUR ISD
Academic growth
7.3 / 10
Very Good
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About Memorial H S
Memorial H S is a public high school in Port Arthur, TX, part of PORT ARTHUR ISD. Memorial H S serves approximately 2,068 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Memorial H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #6,564 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Memorial H S show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Memorial H S is a large school: 2,068 students. Size usually brings more course choices and activities than a smaller school can staff, but kids can also blend into the crowd. Ask how the school keeps students known and supported.
Test scores at Memorial H S sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
50% of students at Memorial H S were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Memorial H S — Students at Memorial H S score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
80.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.3/10.
How Memorial H S Compares
See how Memorial H S performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
3501 SSGT LUCIAN ADAM DR, Port Arthur, TX 77642
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Memorial H S may also want to explore other high schools in the area. BOB HOPE H S (rated 5.9/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PORT NECHES-GROVES H S (rated 5.6/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby Port Neches), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Port Arthur, see our Port Arthur schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| STAFF SERGEANT LUCIAN ADAMS EL Port Arthur | 0.7 mi | 6.2 |
| THE SCHOOL OF MONTESSORI Nederland | 2.0 mi | — |
| BOB HOPE H S Port Arthur | 1.8 mi | 5.9 |
| PORT NECHES PRI Port Neches | 2.1 mi | 6.2 |
| HOUSTON EL Port Arthur | 2.0 mi | 8.2 |
| HILLCREST EL Nederland | 2.1 mi | 7.1 |
| BOB HOPE SCHOOL - EL CAMPUS Port Arthur | 2.5 mi | 8.1 |
| BOB HOPE SCHOOL Port Arthur | 2.7 mi | 7.0 |
| CENTRAL MIDDLE Nederland | 2.9 mi | 7.3 |
| PORT NECHES MIDDLE Port Neches | 3.0 mi | 6.8 |
| GROVES INT Groves | 2.7 mi | 5.6 |
| HIGHLAND PARK EL Nederland | 3.0 mi | 8.0 |
| TYRRELL EL Port Arthur | 2.8 mi | 4.7 |
| GROVES MIDDLE Groves | 2.9 mi | 6.8 |
| HELENA PARK EL Nederland | 3.2 mi | 8.1 |
| LANGHAM EL Nederland | 3.3 mi | 7.8 |
| WILSON MIDDLE Nederland | 3.2 mi | 7.9 |
| PORT NECHES-GROVES H S Port Neches | 3.7 mi | 5.6 |
| ALTER SCH Port Neches | 3.7 mi | — |
| GROVES PRI Groves | 3.4 mi | 5.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77642 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$41,677
Median Home Value
$96,100
Median Rent
$944/mo
Population
38,051
College Educated
10.5%
Homeownership
52%
Avg Commute
24.6 min
Poverty Rate
31.7%
Median Age
31.8
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| WACO H S Waco, TX | 4.9 |
| WESLACO EAST H S Weslaco, TX | 4.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Memorial H S
What grades does Memorial H S serve?
Memorial H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Memorial H S?
Memorial H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,068 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial H S is 12.9:1. 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 #6,564 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Memorial H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Memorial H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% 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?
80.3% 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,068
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 160
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 80.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.5%
- Phone
- (409) 984-4000
- 4-Year Graduation
- 79.0%
Resources & Links
District
PORT ARTHUR ISD- District Enrollment
- 8,155
- Schools in District
- 15
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,737
- District Rank
- #4 of 12
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