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).
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">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:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">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.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 13 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 6,486 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
