Summary:
The two middle schools in the 77550 zip code of Galveston, Texas—Weis (grades 5-6) and Central Middle (grades 7-8)—serve a combined 1,629 students within the Galveston Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the 27th percentile statewide. Both schools face significant challenges, with over 79% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and consistently score below state averages in core subjects like reading and math at their respective grade levels.
Central Middle stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced high school-level coursework, despite low standard grade-level scores. In the 2025-2026 school year, it achieved a staggering 96.36% proficiency in Algebra I and 98.08% in Biology End-of-Course (EOC) exams, far exceeding district and state averages. This suggests a highly selective advanced program that serves a small group of students exceptionally well, while the majority of students struggle—for example, only 11.97% of 7th graders were proficient in grade-level math. In contrast, Weis shows a relative strength in 6th-grade math, where 41.43% of students met proficiency, outperforming the state average of 38.57%. However, Weis ranks in the 3rd percentile statewide, while Central Middle ranks in the 17th percentile.
Both schools spend above the Texas average per student (around $12,000-$12,500), yet academic outcomes remain below state norms, raising questions about resource allocation. Weis also offers the STAAR test in Spanish for 5th graders, with proficiency rates generally on par with state averages for the Spanish version, indicating adequate support for Spanish-speaking students. Overall, families should note the stark contrast at Central Middle between advanced and standard tracks, and the systemic underperformance in core subjects across both schools, which may require additional attention and support for students.
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