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Galena Park ISD 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 2024 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 21,431 students in Galena Park ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Galena Park ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
25 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
21,431 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
1,392 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Galena Park ISD School District, which is ranked #814 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#804 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.64
# American Indian Students
49 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
120 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
17,184 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
80%
53%
# Black Students
3,214 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
15%
13%
# White Students
725 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
3%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
134 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,059
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
1,403
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,454
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,392
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,435
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,438
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,496
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,496
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,662
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,737
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,709
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,707
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,711
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,732
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,118 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,493 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$324 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$311 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,118
$13,640
Spending / Student
$14,493
$14,384
Best Galena Park ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5800 Uvalde
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-7198
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-7198
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
Rank: #22.
North Shore Senior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
353 N Castlegory
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4100
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 4,528 students
Rank: #33.
Galena Park High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Keene
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-2800
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,872 students
Rank: #44.
Pyburn Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12302 Coulson
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-3150
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #55.
Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 N Main
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-4630
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-4630
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #66.
North Shore Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 Castlegory
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-2600
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-2600
Grades: 7-9
| 1,337 students
Rank: #77.
Woodland Acres Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12936 Sarah Ln
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-2220
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-2220
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #88.
Woodland Acres Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12947 Myrtle Ln
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-4700
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 570 students
Rank: #99.
North Shore Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14310 Duncannon
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-4660
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 1,008 students
Rank: #1010.
Galena Park Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Main
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-1670
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-1670
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #1111.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4101 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-4430
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-4430
Grades: PK-5
| 718 students
Rank: #1212.
Cunningham Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14110 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4470
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4470
Grades: 7-8
| 986 students
Rank: #1313.
Jacinto City Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10910 Wiggins
Houston, TX 77029
(832) 386-4600
Houston, TX 77029
(832) 386-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 697 students
Rank: #1414.
Cimarron Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
816 Cimarron
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-8100
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 684 students
Rank: #1515.
James B Havard Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15150 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3710
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3710
Grades: PK-5
| 634 students
Rank: #1616.
Galena Park Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Keene
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-1700
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 985 students
Rank: #1717.
Purple Sage Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Purple Sage Blvd
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3100
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #1818.
Tice Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14120 Wallisville
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4050
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #1919.
Normandy Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12500 Normandy Crossing Dr
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-1600
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #2020.
Dr Shirley J Williamson Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6720 New Forest Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4000
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #2121.
Cobb 6th Grade Campus
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6722 Uvalde
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-2100
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-2100
Grades: 6
| 1,016 students
Rank: #2222.
Cloverleaf Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1035 Frankie
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-3200
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 766 students
Rank: #2323.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13350 Woodforest Blvd
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-4390
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-4390
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Aep
Alternative School
2525 Murworth
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 669-0799
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 669-0799
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Galena Park ISD School District?
Galena Park ISD School District manages 25 public schools serving 21,431 students.
What is the rank of Galena Park ISD School District?
Galena Park ISD School District is ranked #814 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 ISD School District?
80% of Galena Park ISD School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Galena Park ISD School District?
Galena Park ISD 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 ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,493 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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