MEMORIAL MIDDLE

www.lajoyaisd.com

700 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Memorial Middle School, located at 2610 N Moorefield Rd in Mission, Texas, is a key academic institution within the Sharyland Independent School District. Serving students in the middle school grade levels, the campus is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic instruction with holistic student development. The school is known for its dedication to preparing students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core subjects, critical thinking, and the development of essential social-emotional skills.

Beyond its focus on standard curriculum, Memorial Middle School is an active participant in the broader Mission community, often promoting extracurricular involvement to keep students engaged outside of the classroom. With a mission rooted in excellence and student success, the school utilizes its facilities and dedicated staff to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, participate in athletics or fine arts, and build a strong foundation for their future educational journeys.

700

Total Students

57.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MEMORIAL MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	699
Black	1

Hispanic
699 (99.9 %)
Black
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LA JOYA ISD
Phone:	(956)323-2820
Website:	http://www.lajoyaisd.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	549
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 219

Grade 7 220

Grade 8 261