Top Rankings
Galveston ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,661 students in Galveston ISD 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 Galveston ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% 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
13 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
6,661 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
507 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Galveston ISD School District, which is ranked #683 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 83% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#687 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Graduation Rate
83%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
# American Indian Students
15 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
107 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,107 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
53%
# Black Students
1,575 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
24%
13%
# White Students
1,678 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
25%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
170 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
431
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
458
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
460
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
480
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
468
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
412
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
439
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
451
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
493
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
486
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
583
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
506
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
517
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
477
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,345 is higher than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,292 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$115 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,345
$13,640
Spending / Student
$17,292
$14,384
Best Galveston ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Austin Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1514 N 1/2
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 761-3500
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 761-3500
Grades: 5-8
| 574 students
Rank: #22.
Morgan El Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1410 37th St
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6700
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6700
Grades: PK-4
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
Oppe Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2915 81st St
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6500
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6500
Grades: PK-4
| 572 students
Rank: #44.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6802 Jones Dr
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6600
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6600
Grades: PK-4
| 474 students
Rank: #55.
Ball High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4115 Ave O
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5700
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,015 students
Rank: #66.
Rosenberg El Laboratory For Learning And Leading
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
721 10th St
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6800
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6800
Grades: PK-4
| 401 students
Rank: #77.
Crenshaw El And Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 Hwy 87
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 684-8526
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 684-8526
Grades: PK-8
| 136 students
Rank: #88.
Aim College & Career Prep
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Ave N1 2
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6960
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6960
Grades: 6-12
| 125 students
Rank: #99.
Central Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3014 Sealy Ave
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6200
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6200
Grades: 5-8
| 557 students
Rank: #1010.
Burnet Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Ave S
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6470
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6470
Grades: PK-4
| 513 students
Rank: #1111.
Collegiate Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Stewart Rd
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 761-6100
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 761-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 618 students
Rank: n/an/a
Galveston Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3904 Ave T
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5800
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5800
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moody Early Childhood Center
Charter School
1110 21st St
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6930
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6930
Grades: PK
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Galveston ISD School District?
Galveston ISD School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,661 students.
What is the rank of Galveston ISD School District?
Galveston ISD School District is ranked #683 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Galveston ISD School District?
47% of Galveston ISD School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Galveston ISD School District?
Galveston ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Galveston ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,292 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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