GALENA PARK MIDDLE

www.galenaparkisd.com

896 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Galena Park Middle School, located at 400 Keene in Galena Park, Texas, is a key academic institution within the Galena Park Independent School District (GPISD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education designed to prepare students for the transition into high school. Its curriculum and extracurricular offerings aim to foster both academic growth and social development during the critical middle childhood years, aligning with the district's broader goals of student success and community engagement.

As a part of the Galena Park ISD, the school benefits from the district's centralized resources, which emphasize innovation, technology integration, and supportive learning environments. The campus is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space where students can explore their interests through various clubs, athletics, and academic programs. For families and community members interested in specific campus policies, staff directories, or upcoming events, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website at [www.galenaparkisd.com](http://www.galenaparkisd.com).

896

Total Students

61.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GALENA PARK MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	836
Black	34
Two or More	5
American Indian	4

Hispanic
836 (93.3%)
Black
34 (3.8%)
White
17 (1.9%)
Two or More
5 (0.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GALENA PARK ISD
Phone:	(832)386-1700
Website:	http://www.galenaparkisd.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	896
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	772
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 297

Grade 7 284

Grade 8 315