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Galena Park Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 20,862 students in Galena Park Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Galena Park Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
26 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
20,862 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
1,389 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Galena Park Independent School District, which is ranked #632 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#638 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Graduation Rate
87%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.7%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
82%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
14%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
3%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,083 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,397 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$377 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$363 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,083
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,397
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Galena Park Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5800 Uvalde
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-7198
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-7198
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Woodland Acres Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12936 Sarah Ln
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-2220
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-2220
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Jacinto City Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10910 Wiggins
Houston, TX 77029
(832) 386-4600
Houston, TX 77029
(832) 386-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
North Shore Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Castlegory
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-2600
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-2600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,299 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Pyburn Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12302 Coulson
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-3150
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Cimarron Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
816 Cimarron
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-8100
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Tice Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14120 Wallisville
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4050
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4050
Gr: PK-5 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1801 N Main
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-4630
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-4630
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4101 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-4430
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-4430
Gr: PK-5 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
James B Havard Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15150 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3710
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3710
Gr: PK-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Galena Park Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 N Main
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-1670
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-1670
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
North Shore Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14310 Duncannon
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-4660
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 965 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Woodland Acres Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12947 Myrtle Ln
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-4700
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Normandy Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12500 Normandy Crossing Dr
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-1600
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Dr Shirley J Williamson Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6720 New Forest Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4000
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Galena Park Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Keene
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-1700
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Cunningham Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14110 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4470
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4470
Gr: 7-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
North Shore Senior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
353 N Castlegory
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4100
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 4,284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Galena Park High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Keene
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-2800
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,815 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2020.
Purple Sage Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Purple Sage Blvd
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3100
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Cobb 6th Grade Campus
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6722 Uvalde
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-2100
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-2100
Gr: 6 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13350 Woodforest Blvd
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-4390
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-4390
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Cloverleaf Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1035 Frankie
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-3200
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Accelerated Center For Education (Ace)
Alternative School
13801 Holly Park Dr
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-3637
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-3637
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint School East (Daep)
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N Hy 9
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-1190
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-1190
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Aep
Alternative School
2525 Murworth
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 669-0799
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 669-0799
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Galena Park Independent School District?
Galena Park Independent School District manages 26 public schools serving 20,862 students.
What is the rank of Galena Park Independent School District?
Galena Park Independent School District is ranked #632 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Galena Park Independent School District?
82% of Galena Park Independent School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Galena Park Independent School District?
Galena Park Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Galena Park Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,397 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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