Needs Improvement
#7654 of 8,552 schools in TX
Weis
Middle School · Galveston ISD · Galveston, TX
A Galveston ISD middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 660, Galveston, TX 77553
- Math 32% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Weis score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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
83.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Weis sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,917/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Galveston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey Academy - GalvestonCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 829 | Compare → |
| Austin MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 5–6 | 4.1 mi | 392 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Galveston ISD
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,846NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Weis is listed in GALVESTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Weis
Weis is a public middle school in Galveston, TX, part of Galveston ISD, serving approximately 405 students in grades 5th-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,654 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Weis
What grades does Weis serve?
Weis serves students in grades 5th through 5th.
How many students attend Weis?
Weis has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weis?
The student-teacher ratio at Weis is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Weis rank in TX?
Weis ranks #7,654 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Weis's MySchoolScout rating?
Weis has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Weis?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Weis has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Weis a charter school?
No, Weis is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Weis a Title I school?
No, Weis is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Weis?
83.7% of students at Weis 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
- 5th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Galveston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (409) 761-6100
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.
- 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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