- Enrollment
- 4,284
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Galena Park, TX
Galena Park Middle
Federal NCES profile for Galena Park Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482025001984
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galena Park Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Galena Park · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 84.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Galena Park Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galena Park Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Galena Park, TX.
School address
District: Galena Park Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482025001984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Galena Park Middle held near 904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.9 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 482025001984 · Galena Park, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
896 enr · 13.6:1 · 84.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: North Shore Senior High (4,284 students)
Galena Park Middle held near 904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.9 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Galena Park Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Shore Se
North Shore Senior High
4,284 students
- Galena Park H
Galena Park H S
1,815 students
- North Shore Mi 1,299
North Shore Middle
1,299 students
- Cobb 6th Grade 991
Cobb 6th Grade Campus
991 students
- North Shore El 965
North Shore El
965 students
- This school 896
Galena Park Middle
896 students
What this shows Galena Park Middle reports 896 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galena Park Middle compares
Galena Park Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.6% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 896 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
896
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,655
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.3%
African American 3.8%
White 1.9%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Galena Park Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Galena Park Isd reports $13,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Galena Park Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Galena Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Shore Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cobb 6th Grade Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Shore El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galena Park Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~896 students)
Frequently asked questions about Galena Park Middle
How many students attend Galena Park Middle?
Galena Park Middle has 896 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Galena Park, TX. CCD year-over-year: 943 (2022-23) → 904 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galena Park Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Galena Park Middle is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Galena Park Middle?
84.6% of students at Galena Park Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galena Park Middle?
The largest demographic group at Galena Park Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 93.3% of enrollment, in Galena Park, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galena Park Middle?
Galena Park Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Galena Park Middle rank among public schools in Galena Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Galena Park Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Galena Park, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Galena Park Isd?
Besides Galena Park Middle, Galena Park Isd also operates North Shore Senior High (4,284 students), Galena Park H S (1,815 students), and North Shore Middle (1,299 students). See the Galena Park Isd district page for the complete list.