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#2695 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 32% in state

Galena Park EL

Elementary School · Galena Park ISD · Galena Park, TX

A Galena Park ISD elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

401 N MAIN, Galena Park, TX 77547

  • Math 53% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+9.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+16.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$13,655
Chronic Absenteeism11.6%

Students at Galena Park EL score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
68%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Galena Park EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated898/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Galena Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,854

Median home value

$109,100

Median rent

$1,099/mo

College educated

8.5%

Homeownership

69.9%

Poverty rate

23.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77547; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Macarthur ELEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–50.7 mi583Compare →
Jacinto City ELEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–52.1 mi690Compare →
Pyburn ELEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–52.2 mi461Compare →
Harris J R ELEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–52.5 mi312Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Galena Park ISD

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#6 of 23
District spending per student
$13,655NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Galena Park EL is listed in GALENA PARK ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Galena Park EL

Galena Park EL is a public elementary school in Galena Park, TX, part of Galena Park ISD, serving approximately 602 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,695 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Galena Park EL

What grades does Galena Park EL serve?

Galena Park EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Galena Park EL?

Galena Park EL has an enrollment of approximately 602 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Galena Park EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Galena Park EL is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Galena Park EL rank in TX?

Galena Park EL ranks #2,695 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Galena Park EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Galena Park EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Galena Park EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Galena Park EL has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Galena Park EL a charter school?

No, Galena Park EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Galena Park EL a Title I school?

No, Galena Park EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Galena Park EL?

86.0% of students at Galena Park EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
602
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.6%
Area population (ZIP 77547)
9,380
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
32.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77547; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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