Enrollment
1,650
High
DISTRICT 1,184 · STATE 796
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WICHITA FALLS ISD·NCES 484578023080
Memorial High School
6600 KELL W BLVD, WICHITA FALLS, TX 76310 · (940) 235-1000 · Wichita County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,650 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
108 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.9:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
851 students
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 431 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 422 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 391 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 406 | 25% |
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
56.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +8.0pp since 2024
Mathematics
31.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +4.0pp since 2024
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 56 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 31 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 8 points since 2024, while math scores are up about 4 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 9.0% | 47.0% | 17.0% | 27.0% |
| Mathematics | 5.0% | 26.0% | 46.0% | 23.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 56.0% | 31.0% |
| 2024-25 | 48.0% | 27.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
45.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
51.7%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-5.9pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 46% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 52% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Memorial High School
Memorial High School's state test result (45.8% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial High School this school | 1,650 | 51.6% | 45.8% |
| Richland High School NORTH RICHLAND HILLS | 2,063 | 49.5% | 62.8% |
| Tascosa High School AMARILLO | 2,176 | 53.2% | 57.3% |
| Belton High School BELTON | 1,763 | 45.5% | 51.8% |
| Willis High School WILLIS | 2,809 | 53.3% | 49.4% |
| Brewer High School FORT WORTH | 2,113 | 54.8% | 47.3% |
Matched among Texas high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Memorial High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Wichita County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 45.8% | #970 of 1,385 | #5 of 9 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 31.0% | #1,086 of 1,425 ▼ 9 | #6 of 9 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 56.0% | #775 of 1,425 ▲ 174 | #2 of 9 ▲ 3 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,650 | #420 of 2,107 | #2 of 15 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.2:1 | #763 of 1,344 | #6 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.8% | #223 of 1,346 | #4 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 51.6% | #971 of 1,522 | #6 of 9 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About Memorial High School
Memorial High School is a large high school with its address in WICHITA FALLS, Texas. The student body numbers 1,650 students, from grades 9 through 12. An average school in this group (high schools in Texas) has about 796 students.
Enrollment across the 25 schools in WICHITA FALLS ISD totals 16,226 students.
By race and ethnicity, the largest group at Memorial High School is White (44%). Other groups include 37% Hispanic, 8% Black, 6% multiracial, and 4% Asian. The county population is about 71% White. The chance that two students picked at random at Memorial High School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 66%.
Teachers at the school number 108.5 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 15.2:1. High schools in Texas average about 15.1:1, a similar figure. The school's lunch program data list 52% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Compared with the 62% average for public schools in Wichita County, the school's rate is lower.
Compared with Texas schools that have similar shares of low-income students, Memorial High School's results are 5.9 points below predicted: 45.8% against 51.7%.
Federal survey data for Wichita County show that median household income is about $63,524, about 25% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 12%. A total of 53 public schools operate in Wichita County, serving about 23,047 students.
The nearest public school is West Foundation Elementary School, at about 1.5 miles. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles. By average proficiency, Memorial High School is 5th among 9 schools close by.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Fringe.
Questions about science fairs, picture day, and bus routes can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Wichita County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
129,996
Census ACS
Median income
$63,524
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
53
23,047 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in WICHITA FALLS ISD
- Legacy High SchoolHigh · 1,857 students
- Rider High SchoolHigh · 1,569 students
- Wichita Falls High SchoolHigh · 1,243 students
- Barwise Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,164 students
- McNiel Middle SchoolMiddle · 996 students
- Hirschi High SchoolHigh · 770 students
Other schools in WICHITA FALLS
- Legacy High SchoolHigh · 1,857 students
- Rider High SchoolHigh · 1,569 students
- Wichita Falls High SchoolHigh · 1,243 students
- Barwise Middle SchoolMiddle · 1,164 students
- McNiel Middle SchoolMiddle · 996 students
- Hirschi High SchoolHigh · 770 students
Other Memorial High schools
12 other US public schools in 6 states are named Memorial High. Memorial High School is the 6th largest of the 13.
- Memorial High SchoolHOUSTON, TX · 2,636 students
- Memorial High SchoolPORT ARTHUR, TX · 2,140 students
- Memorial High SchoolMCALLEN, TX · 2,021 students
- Memorial High SchoolFRISCO, TX · 1,439 students
- Memorial High SchoolSAN ANTONIO, TX · 846 students
Nearby schools
- West Foundation Elementary School1.5 mi · 381
- McNiel Middle School2.0 mi · 996
- Rider High School2.0 mi · 1,569
- Jefferson Elementary School2.3 mi · 322
- Fowler Elementary School2.4 mi · 490
- Cunningham School3.0 mi · 437
Frequently asked questions
About Memorial High SchoolHow large is Memorial High School?
Memorial High School enrolls approximately 1,650 students in grades 09-12.
Is Memorial High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Memorial High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Memorial High School have?
Memorial High School employs 108 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Memorial High School?
At Memorial High School, the student body is approximately 44% White, 37% Hispanic, 8% Black, 4% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Memorial High School in?
Memorial High School is part of WICHITA FALLS ISD.
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