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Galena Park Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1048 students

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Posted May 24, 2012

You know that one building that you drive by in your hometown after being away a long time and the mere sight nearly reduces you to tears? That's GPMS. Great memories come from there for me. I met the girl who has been my best friend since sixth grade there (we're in college now) and I loved the school. The principals knew me and my family personally, an the counselors were invited to my HS graduation! A very supportive and loving school.


Posted September 17, 2009

Galena Park Middle School is like the statue of liberty, welcoming all.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

The students and staff are wonderful to work with, and the parents are supportive.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 27, 2009

I love this school! The teachers are great and very supportive with any issues concerning education or medical with my child. The pricincipal as well as staff are very friendly and caring. Couldnt ask for a better school! sincerly sylvia Martinez (proud parent)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 27, 2007

This school is OK...There are few good teachers and some really bad ones too. This school is more concern about their dress code than anything else. They need to be concern about safety and discipline NOT SO MUCH for the dress code!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2006

I've taught in this school and the teachers are great (there are some bad ones but the great ones out number them). The principal is supportive and has an open door policy.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 1, 2005

This is a pretty good school maybe now with the new principle changes the school will be better, not that it was bad,but it will be a better school.
—Submitted by a staff


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

340 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

338 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
89%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

328 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

327 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

327 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

324 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

325 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

322 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
78%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

321 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
94%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students90%
Female89%
Male91%
Black or African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education89%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students82%
Female87%
Male76%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education89%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)51%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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.

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students82%
Female79%
Male86%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education30%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English86%
Migrant80%
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students81%
Female80%
Male81%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education44%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)53%
Proficient in English88%
Migrant80%
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students94%
Female97%
Male92%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education89%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English98%
Migrant80%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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.

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students91%
Female95%
Male87%
Black or African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education56%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)84%
Proficient in English91%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female98%
Male89%
Black or African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education80%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English98%
Migrant83%
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students82%
Female81%
Male83%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education50%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English87%
Migrant83%
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
Black or African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English96%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

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.

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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 90% 48%
Black 5% 14%
White 5% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 22%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 83%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 6%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 45%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 19%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 17%N/A23%
21 or more years 13%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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400 Keene
Galena Park, TX 77547
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Phone: (832) 386-1700

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