Top Rankings
Galveston Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,486 students in Galveston Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Galveston Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
13 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
6,486 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
499 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Galveston Independent School District, which is ranked #812 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#819 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
# American Indian Students
12 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
105 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3,042 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
53%
# Black Students
1,521 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
23%
13%
# White Students
1,610 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
25%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
188 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
395
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
452
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
483
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
460
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
472
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
459
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
398
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
435
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
435
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
489
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
613
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
507
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
450
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
438
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,759 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,759 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$115 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,759
$13,417
Spending / Student
$17,759
$14,148
Best Galveston Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Austin Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1514 N 1/2
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-3500
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-3500
Grades: 5-6
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Oppe Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2915 81st St
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6500
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6500
Grades: PK-4
| 610 students
Rank: #33.
Morgan El Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1410 37th St
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6700
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6700
Grades: PK-4
| 565 students
Rank: #44.
Parker Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6802 Jones Dr
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6600
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6600
Grades: PK-4
| 482 students
Rank: #55.
Rosenberg El Laboratory For Learning And Leading
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
721 10th St
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6800
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6800
Grades: PK-4
| 337 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Burnet Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5501 Ave S
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6470
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6470
Grades: PK-4
| 527 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Crenshaw El And Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
406 Hwy 87
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 684-8526
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 684-8526
Grades: PK-8
| 136 students
Rank: #88.
Ball High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4115 Ave O
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5700
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,934 students
Rank: #99.
Central Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3014 Sealy Ave
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6200
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6200
Grades: 7-8
| 879 students
Rank: #1010.
Aim College & Career Prep
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Ave N 1/2
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6960
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6960
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
Rank: #1111.
Weis
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Stewart Rd
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6100
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 761-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
Galveston Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3904 Ave T
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5800
Galveston, TX 77553
(409) 766-5800
Grades: 10-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moody Early Childhood Center
Charter School
1110 21st St
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 761-6930
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 761-6930
Grades: PK
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Galveston Independent School District?
Galveston Independent School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,486 students.
What is the rank of Galveston Independent School District?
Galveston Independent School District is ranked #812 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Galveston Independent School District?
47% of Galveston Independent School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Galveston Independent School District?
Galveston Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Galveston Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,759 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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