Memorial Junior High

Eagle Pass sits right on the Rio Grande across from Piedras Negras, Mexico, giving this border community a deeply bilingual, bicultural character that shapes everyday life at Memorial Junior High. The school shows particular strength in math and science relative to its English scores, which may reflect the challenges of serving a largely Spanish-speaking student population — families who prioritize STEM growth alongside language development may find the school's trajectory encouraging. For families rooted in the tight-knit Eagle Pass community, Memorial is a neighborhood school in the truest sense, embedded in a city where cross-border ties, local pride, and a strong sense of place are part of the everyday fabric.