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Galena Park Independent School District

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14705 Woodforest Blvd
Houston, TX 77015
Harris County
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PH: (832) 386-1000
FAX: (832) 386-1298

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Grades PK-12
21,499 students
22 schools

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TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

93% (2011)

96% (2010)

95% (2009)

96% (2008)

94% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

91% (2011)

93% (2010)

89% (2009)

88% (2008)

84% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading

88% (2011)

87% (2010)

87% (2009)

84% (2008)

85% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Writing

96% (2011)

96% (2010)

95% (2009)

96% (2008)

94% (2007)

95% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

Math

93% (2011)

93% (2010)

90% (2009)

85% (2008)

86% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading

93% (2011)

93% (2010)

93% (2009)

92% (2008)

90% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

Science

89% (2011)

93% (2010)

89% (2009)

87% (2008)

78% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

Math

96% (2011)

97% (2010)

94% (2009)

93% (2008)

93% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading

84% (2011)

86% (2010)

89% (2009)

90% (2008)

89% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math

86% (2011)

87% (2010)

87% (2009)

83% (2008)

82% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading

85% (2011)

86% (2010)

81% (2009)

83% (2008)

83% (2007)

77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

Writing

95% (2011)

95% (2010)

94% (2009)

94% (2008)

93% (2007)

93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

Math

85% (2011)

86% (2010)

80% (2009)

79% (2008)

79% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading

93% (2011)

96% (2010)

96% (2009)

95% (2008)

87% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Social Studies

96% (2011)

97% (2010)

93% (2009)

94% (2008)

84% (2007)

83% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

Science

84% (2011)

86% (2010)

76% (2009)

73% (2008)

60% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

Math

91% (2011)

93% (2010)

89% (2009)

88% (2008)

73% (2007)

68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading

86% (2011)

91% (2010)

87% (2009)

82% (2008)

82% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math

75% (2011)

81% (2010)

77% (2009)

60% (2008)

61% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies

96% (2011)

98% (2010)

94% (2009)

91% (2008)

81% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

Science

82% (2011)

81% (2010)

69% (2009)

58% (2008)

44% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

English Language Arts

92% (2011)

93% (2010)

87% (2009)

86% (2008)

83% (2007)

81% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

Math

84% (2011)

84% (2010)

71% (2009)

65% (2008)

58% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies

99% (2011)

99% (2010)

97% (2009)

96% (2008)

91% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

Science

91% (2011)

93% (2010)

82% (2009)

80% (2008)

68% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

English Language Arts

93% (2011)

91% (2010)

89% (2009)

89% (2008)

88% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

Math

92% (2011)

91% (2010)

79% (2009)

78% (2008)

74% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

About the tests

In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

TAKS Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	93%
African American	91%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	93%
Native American	100%
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	82%
Not special education	93%
Limited English proficient	94%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Migrant	100%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	90%
Male	92%
African American	85%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	92%
Native American	100%
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	90%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	92%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	94%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Migrant	100%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	88%
Female	90%
Male	87%
African American	86%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	88%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	76%
Not special education	89%
Limited English proficient	85%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Migrant	100%
Non-migrant	88%
Gifted/talented	99%

Writing	This District
All Students	96%
Female	98%
Male	94%
African American	94%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	96%
Native American	n/a
White	96%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	88%
Not special education	96%
Limited English proficient	95%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Migrant	100%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	93%
African American	91%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	94%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	91%
Not special education	93%
Limited English proficient	93%
Not limited English proficient	93%
Migrant	100%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	93%
Male	93%
African American	93%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	93%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	92%
Not economically disadvantaged	96%
Special education	85%
Not special education	93%
Limited English proficient	79%
Not limited English proficient	96%
Migrant	100%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	99%

Science	This District
All Students	89%
Female	86%
Male	93%
African American	90%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	88%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	90%
Not special education	89%
Limited English proficient	78%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Migrant	81%
Non-migrant	89%
Gifted/talented	99%

Math	This District
All Students	96%
Female	95%
Male	96%
African American	92%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	97%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	86%
Not special education	96%
Limited English proficient	93%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Migrant	96%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	87%
Male	82%
African American	85%
Asian	89%
Hispanic	84%
Native American	60%
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	75%
Not special education	85%
Limited English proficient	63%
Not limited English proficient	88%
Migrant	73%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	86%
Female	87%
Male	86%
African American	79%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	88%
Native American	100%
White	88%
Economically disadvantaged	87%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	70%
Not special education	87%
Limited English proficient	80%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Migrant	86%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	85%
Female	86%
Male	84%
African American	89%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	83%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	64%
Not special education	85%
Limited English proficient	59%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Migrant	78%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Writing	This District
All Students	95%
Female	97%
Male	93%
African American	97%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	95%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	94%
Not economically disadvantaged	97%
Special education	86%
Not special education	95%
Limited English proficient	83%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Migrant	85%
Non-migrant	95%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	85%
Female	84%
Male	86%
African American	81%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	86%
Native American	n/a
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	85%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	68%
Not special education	86%
Limited English proficient	73%
Not limited English proficient	87%
Migrant	91%
Non-migrant	85%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	93%
Female	94%
Male	92%
African American	95%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	93%
Native American	60%
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	77%
Not special education	94%
Limited English proficient	74%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Migrant	79%
Non-migrant	94%
Gifted/talented	100%

Social Studies	This District
All Students	96%
Female	97%
Male	96%
African American	97%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	96%
Native American	n/a
White	97%
Economically disadvantaged	96%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	100%
Not special education	96%
Limited English proficient	89%
Not limited English proficient	98%
Migrant	96%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	84%
Female	82%
Male	86%
African American	82%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	90%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	70%
Not special education	84%
Limited English proficient	58%
Not limited English proficient	89%
Migrant	82%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	92%
Male	90%
African American	90%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	92%
Native American	40%
White	86%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	91%
Special education	64%
Not special education	92%
Limited English proficient	82%
Not limited English proficient	92%
Migrant	82%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 9

Reading	This District
All Students	86%
Female	87%
Male	84%
African American	89%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	84%
Not economically disadvantaged	89%
Special education	51%
Not special education	88%
Limited English proficient	52%
Not limited English proficient	91%
Migrant	74%
Non-migrant	86%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	74%
Male	75%
African American	70%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	76%
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	73%
Not economically disadvantaged	78%
Special education	40%
Not special education	77%
Limited English proficient	54%
Not limited English proficient	78%
Migrant	91%
Non-migrant	74%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 10

Social Studies	This District
All Students	96%
Female	96%
Male	96%
African American	95%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	96%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	95%
Not economically disadvantaged	98%
Special education	88%
Not special education	97%
Limited English proficient	88%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Migrant	95%
Non-migrant	96%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	82%
Female	82%
Male	82%
African American	83%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	80%
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	80%
Not economically disadvantaged	87%
Special education	45%
Not special education	83%
Limited English proficient	48%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Migrant	63%
Non-migrant	82%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	89%
African American	93%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	93%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	68%
Not special education	93%
Limited English proficient	63%
Not limited English proficient	95%
Migrant	84%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	84%
Female	86%
Male	81%
African American	81%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	84%
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	83%
Not economically disadvantaged	85%
Special education	61%
Not special education	85%
Limited English proficient	69%
Not limited English proficient	86%
Migrant	63%
Non-migrant	84%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

Grade 11

Social Studies	This District
All Students	99%
Female	99%
Male	99%
African American	100%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	99%
Native American	n/a
White	100%
Economically disadvantaged	99%
Not economically disadvantaged	100%
Special education	98%
Not special education	99%
Limited English proficient	93%
Not limited English proficient	99%
Migrant	100%
Non-migrant	99%
Gifted/talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	91%
Female	91%
Male	91%
African American	96%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	89%
Native American	n/a
White	95%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	92%
Special education	81%
Not special education	91%
Limited English proficient	59%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Migrant	88%
Non-migrant	91%
Gifted/talented	100%

English Language Arts	This District
All Students	93%
Female	95%
Male	92%
African American	96%
Asian	100%
Hispanic	92%
Native American	n/a
White	98%
Economically disadvantaged	93%
Not economically disadvantaged	95%
Special education	81%
Not special education	94%
Limited English proficient	48%
Not limited English proficient	97%
Migrant	100%
Non-migrant	93%
Gifted/talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	92%
Female	94%
Male	91%
African American	96%
Asian	92%
Hispanic	91%
Native American	n/a
White	92%
Economically disadvantaged	91%
Not economically disadvantaged	94%
Special education	88%
Not special education	93%
Limited English proficient	71%
Not limited English proficient	94%
Migrant	100%
Non-migrant	92%
Gifted/talented	100%

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

About the Tests

In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

See Texas' state standards

Accountability Rating

In 2010-2011 this district was rated "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2009-2010, this district was rated "Academically Acceptable". In 2008-2009, this district was rated "Recognized".

Source: TX Education Agency, 2010-2011

About the Accountability Ratings

Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district.
The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12.
Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable.
Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

Compare all elementary, middle and high schools in this district

Gold Performance Acknowledgments

In 2007-2008 this district was acknowledged by the Texas Education Agency for the following indicator(s):

Commended Performance: Writing
Commended Performance: Social Studies

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the GPA

Texas uses the Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA) to recognize schools and districts for performance on a range of indicators including, among others, test results in specific subject areas, college admission test results and attendance rates.
To be considered for the GPA, schools must have an Accountability Rating of "Academically Acceptable" or higher and must meet the acknowledgment criteria for one or more of the indicators. For example, to receive a GPA for attendance, Academically Acceptable high schools must meet the state's minimum acknowledgment threshold of 95% attendance rate.

Testing in Texas: An Overview

Teachers

Teacher Experience

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Beginning teachers	10%	8%
1 to 5 years	37%	30%
6 to 10 years	24%	20%
11 to 20 years	17%	23%
21 or more years	13%	19%

Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >

Average Class Size

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Kindergarten	20	19
Grade 1	22	19
Grade 2	27	19
Grade 3	26	19
Grade 4	32	20
Grade 5	35	22
Grade 6	20	21
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)	n/a	22
English (middle and high school)	19	20
Foreign language (middle and high school)	21	21
Math (middle and high school)	19	20
Science (middle and high school)	21	21
Social Studies (middle and high school)	22	22

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	73%	48%
Black, not Hispanic	20%	14%
White, not Hispanic	6%	34%
Asian/Pacific Islander	1%	4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Subgroups

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Economically disadvantaged	74%	55%
Special education	9%	10%
Gifted/talented students	6%	8%
Limited English proficient	29%	17%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,438	$7,733

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	58%	60%
Support services	11%	10%
School leadership	11%	11%
Other expenditures	20%	19%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >