Summary:
The four public schools in zip code 77547 (Galena Park, TX) are all part of the Galena Park Independent School District (Isd), serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged community with an average free/reduced lunch rate of about 87.4% across one high school, one middle school, and two elementary schools.
Galena Park High School stands out for its strong U.S. History performance, with 76.04% proficiency in 2025-2026, well above state averages, and boasts a 91.4% graduation rate. Galena Park Middle excels in advanced math, achieving 100% proficiency in Algebra I for 2024-2025, though only 23.94% of 7th graders met math standards, highlighting a gap between accelerated and general programs. Galena Park Elementary is notable for its bilingual support, with 57.14% of 3rd graders proficient in Spanish Reading versus 28.3% statewide, while MacArthur Elementary shines in 4th-grade math at 68.92% proficiency, outperforming both district and state. All schools have low student-teacher ratios (13.8:1 to 15.3:1) and 3-star ratings, with elementary schools ranking in the 66th-70th percentile statewide.
Key takeaways include that elementary reading is a relative strength, with both elementary schools exceeding state averages in 5th-grade reading (63.04% and 65.85% vs. 58.47%). However, science is a consistent weakness across all levels, with 5th-grade science proficiency around 25% and high school Biology at 58.85% versus 70.51% statewide. The district overall is solidly average (65th percentile), but these pockets of excellence—like Algebra I and U.S. History—suggest effective programs in specific subjects, while foundational math and science remain areas for improvement.
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