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Galena Park Independent School District

14705 Woodforest Blvd
Houston, TX 77015
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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 2025 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 21,105 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 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), 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 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
24 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
21,105 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
1,391 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Galena Park Independent School District, which is ranked #622 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#641 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
43%
41%
45%
51%
43%
46%
88%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
81%
53%
% Black
15%
13%
% White
3%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,351 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,717 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$324 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$311 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,351
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,717
$14,116

Best Galena Park Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5800 Uvalde
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-7198
Grades: 9-12
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
Woodland Acres Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12936 Sarah Ln
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-2220
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1801 N Main
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-4630
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #44.
Jacinto City Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10910 Wiggins
Houston, TX 77029
(832) 386-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
Rank: #55.
James B Havard Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15150 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3710
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #66.
North Shore Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
120 Castlegory
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-2600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,252 students
Rank: #77.
North Shore Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14310 Duncannon
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 891 students
Rank: #88.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4101 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-4430
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Rank: #99.
Pyburn Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12302 Coulson
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-3150
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #1010.
Galena Park Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 N Main
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-1670
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Rank: #1111.
Normandy Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12500 Normandy Crossing Dr
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #1212.
Galena Park High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Keene
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,886 students
Rank: #1313.
Tice Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14120 Wallisville
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4050
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #1414.
Galena Park Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Keene
Galena Park, TX 77547
(832) 386-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
Rank: #1515.
Dr Shirley J Williamson Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6720 New Forest Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: #1616.
Woodland Acres Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12947 Myrtle Ln
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #1717.
Cimarron Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
816 Cimarron
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #1818.
North Shore Senior High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
353 N Castlegory
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 4,534 students
Rank: #1919.
Cunningham Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14110 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4470
Grades: 7-8
| 897 students
Rank: #2020.
Purple Sage Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6500 Purple Sage Blvd
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #2121.
Cobb 6th Grade Campus
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6722 Uvalde
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-2100
Grades: 6
| 981 students
Rank: #2222.
Cloverleaf Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1035 Frankie
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 824 students
Rank: #2323.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13350 Woodforest Blvd
Houston, TX 77015
(832) 386-4390
Grades: PK-5
| 591 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
Grades: 10-12
| 10 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Galena Park Independent School District?
Galena Park Independent School District manages 24 public schools serving 21,105 students.
What is the rank of Galena Park Independent School District?
Galena Park Independent School District is ranked #622 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
81% of Galena Park Independent School District students are Hispanic, 15% 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 $14,717 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 24 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 21,105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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