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#4148 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 49% in state
Giles Middle
Middle School · Texas City ISD · Texas City, TX
A Texas City ISD middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7451 MONTICELLO, Texas City, TX 77591
- Math 20% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Giles Middle score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2024.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Giles Middle 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 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,556/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Texas City), 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
$66,010
Median home value
$204,900
Median rent
$1,226/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
53.5%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77591; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 1.2 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Abundant Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Crosby MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Blocker MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 7–8 | 4.4 mi | 814 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Texas City ISD
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #4 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,461NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Giles Middle is listed in TEXAS CITY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Giles Middle
Giles Middle is a public middle school in Texas City, TX, part of Texas City ISD, serving approximately 536 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,148 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Giles Middle
What grades does Giles Middle serve?
Giles Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Giles Middle?
Giles Middle has an enrollment of approximately 536 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Giles Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Giles Middle is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Giles Middle rank in TX?
Giles Middle ranks #4,148 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Giles Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Giles Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Giles Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Giles Middle has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Giles Middle a charter school?
No, Giles Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Giles Middle a Title I school?
No, Giles Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Giles Middle?
89.4% of students at Giles Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 536
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Galveston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.9%
- Phone
- (409) 938-4286
- Area population (ZIP 77591)
- 16,840
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
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 77591; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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