Memorial Drive El

About Memorial Drive El

Memorial Drive Elementary is a public school located at 11202 Smithdale Road in the West area of Houston. The school has 450 students in grades PK–5 and a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The school has an 82% math proficiency rate and an 87% reading proficiency rate. There are 51% female students and 49% male students in the school. The Spring Branch Independent School District's campus offers a very structured and academically focused setting. This school is known for having strong academic results and positive campus culture.. The curriculum includes a challenging core curriculum and specialized music and art classes that help young leaders think critically and be aware of the world around them. Students work together on inquiry-based projects and use the latest library resources to do research that pushes their academic limits every day. An active PTA supports the campus and makes sure the school stays a model of excellence by regularly upgrading the library and technology. Prices for homes in this area usually range from $750,000 to $1,800,000. Parents often say they trust the school's high test scores and dedicated teachers. This school wants to be one of the best elementary schools in Texas.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 82%

Reading 87%

State average proficiency is 82% in Math and 87% in Reading.

24

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

362

Total Students

$66547

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 63.54%

Asian 9.94%

Hispanic 16.3%

Black 1.93%

Two+ Races 8.01%

Native Am. 0.28%

White

63.54%

Asian

9.94%

Hispanic

16.3%

Black

1.93%

Two+ Races

8.01%

Native Am.

0.28%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 362

45.86%

166 Female

54.14%

196 Male

Student Population

362 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

362 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Memorial Drive El Contact Information

Address

11202 SMITHDALE, HOUSTON, TX, 77024

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Phone

(713) 251-6300

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Website

http://mde.springbranchisd.com

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Memorial Drive El is still one of the best campuses. It just won awards for its strong academic foundation. The PTA is still going strong, and the school community is still close. They recently bought new technology and made improvements to the library all over campus. As they get ready for the 2026–2027 school year, the leaders are working hard to keep a culture of high performance.

FAQ

Q1. Does Memorial Drive El use the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework?

Ans. Memorial Drive El uses global-mindedness and inquiry-based learning to get students to think critically, just like the IB framework.

Q2. What special library resources does Memorial Drive El have?

Ans. Memorial Drive El has a cutting-edge library media center with special tools for group research and reading on your own.

Q3. What is the official school mascot for Memorial Drive El?

Ans. The Pony is the proud mascot for Memorial Drive El. It stands for the school's history and academic success.

Q4. Is there a "Fifth Grade Exhibition" at Memorial Drive El?

Ans. Yes, fifth graders at Memorial Drive El do a "Exhibition" project to show how well they can do research and solve problems.

Q5. What does the Memorial Drive El PTA do to help with technology on campus?

Ans. The Memorial Drive El PTA often pays for campus-wide tech upgrades, like new laptops and interactive display boards for classrooms.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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Memorial Drive El

11202 SMITHDALE, HOUSTON, TX, 77024

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Memorial Drive El

11202 SMITHDALE, HOUSTON, TX, 77024

About Memorial Drive El

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Student Population

Minority Enrollment

Students per Counselor

Memorial Drive El Contact Information

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Phone

Website

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Recent News & Updates

School Timings

Regular School Hours

Early Dismissal Days

After School Activities

School Session Dates

Remarkable Alumni

Map

Latest News

FAQ

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Arts

Clubs

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Maggie Lou, Firefox

The Puppets of Spelhorst

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Frindle

The Wild Robot

James and the Giant Peach

Penguin Random House Features

The Secret Language of Birds

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

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