NORTH SHORE MIDDLE

www.galenaparkisd.com

1,299 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

North Shore Middle School is a public school located at 120 Castlegory in Houston, Texas, serving students within the Galena Park Independent School District (GPISD). The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging the resources of the Galena Park school system, North Shore Middle focuses on preparing its diverse student body for the rigors of high school through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

As part of the Galena Park ISD, the school fosters a supportive learning environment designed to meet the unique needs of its community. The institution places a strong emphasis on collaboration between teachers, students, and parents to ensure academic success. For more detailed information regarding school programs, extracurricular activities, and district news, families and community members can visit their official website at [www.galenaparkisd.com](http://www.galenaparkisd.com).

1,299

Total Students

80.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH SHORE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	1,079
Black	163
Asian	12
Two or More	8
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,079 (83.1%)
Black
163 (12.5%)
White
34 (2.6%)
Asian
12 (0.9%)
Two or More
8 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)386-2600
Website:	http://www.galenaparkisd.com
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 7 652

Grade 8 647