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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 15 public preschools serving 9,476 students in Galena Park Independent School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Texas.
Public Preschools in Galena Park Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public preschool average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
26 Schools
4,197 Schools
# Students
20,862 Students
2,167,028 Students
# Teachers
1,389 Teachers
146,842 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
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
82%
55%
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%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
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 Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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%
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