Very Good
#2358 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 28% in state
North Shore Middle
Middle School · Galena Park ISD · Houston, TX
A Galena Park ISD middle school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
120 CASTLEGORY, Houston, TX 77015
- Math 56% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Shore Middle score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Shore 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), 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
$57,324
Median home value
$164,700
Median rent
$1,169/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
52.4%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77015; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguirre J HEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 932 | Compare → |
| Cunningham MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–8 | 1.6 mi | 897 | Compare → |
| Idea Lake Houston College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Alice Johnson J HEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 1,168 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Galena Park ISD
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #4 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
North Shore Middle is listed in GALENA PARK ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Shore Middle
North Shore Middle is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of Galena Park ISD, serving approximately 1,252 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,358 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Shore Middle
What grades does North Shore Middle serve?
North Shore Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend North Shore Middle?
North Shore Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Shore Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Shore Middle is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Shore Middle rank in TX?
North Shore Middle ranks #2,358 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is North Shore Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
North Shore Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 North Shore Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Shore Middle has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Shore Middle a charter school?
No, North Shore Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Shore Middle a Title I school?
No, North Shore Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Shore Middle?
86.3% of students at North Shore 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (832) 386-2600
- Area population (ZIP 77015)
- 58,822
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 29.6
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 77015; 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
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