Galena Park ISD School District
School District · Galena Park, Texas
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
24
15 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
21,105
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
24
15 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
21,105
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#122 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,655
+$687 vs Texas median
District size
21,105 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Galena Park ISD ranks #122 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Galena Park ISD's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 23 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pyburn EL (9.0/10), James B Havard EL (8.8/10), and Macarthur EL (8.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 82% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Galena Park ISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Galena Park ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Galena Park ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (23 of 24). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pyburn EL | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | James B Havard EL | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Macarthur EL | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Purple Sage EL | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Cobb 6th Grade Campus | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Tice EL | 8.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Green Valley EL | 8.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Galena Park Middle | 8.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Sam Houston EL | 8.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Jacinto City EL | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 24 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Galena Park ISD
Galena Park ISD is a Galena Park, Texas school district serving 24 schools.The district educates 21,105 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. District-level spending was $13,655 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Galena Park ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pyburn EL, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Galena Park ISD students show an average math proficiency of 63.9% and ELA proficiency of 61.4%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Galena Park ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Galena Park ISD with test data.
Schools in Galena Park ISD
24 schoolsElementary Schools15
Middle Schools5
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Galena Park
- Total Enrollment
- 21,105
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,395
- District spending per student
- $13,655NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 27.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Galena Park ISD?
Galena Park ISD has 24 schools in total — 15 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Galena Park ISD?
The average composite rating for Galena Park ISD is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Galena Park ISD?
Galena Park ISD's district-level spending was $13,655 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Galena Park ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Galena Park ISD is 15.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Galena Park ISD?
Pyburn EL is the highest-rated school in Galena Park ISD with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Galena Park ISD?
Across schools in Galena Park ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Galena Park ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Galena Park ISD has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 24 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.4%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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