Page 4 - GPISD State of the District 2023

Who We Are

Just as each member of a symphony has an important instrument to play, each
member of the Galena Park ISD community has a crucial role in the success of the

District. The achievement of our students depends upon many stakeholders: willing
students, engaged parents, generous community members, creative teachers,
innovative administrators, and countless, committed support staff.

As the largest employer in east Harris County, GPISD regularly cultivates our own
talent and promotes from within. In doing so, we are ensuring new administrators
are already familiar with the unique needs and strengths of our students and
schools. As a shining example, Dr. John Moore began his career 33 years ago

as a science teacher at Cunningham Middle School, and he now serves as the
Superintendent of Galena Park ISD, leading our symphony to new heights. By
growing our own musicians, there is no limit to the music we can make.

GPISD IS A CULTURALLY AND GPISD STUDENTS
ETHNICALLY DIVERSE COMMUNITY BY THE NUMBERS

Hispanic 80.2% 21,431 Total Students

African American 15.0% 1059 Early Childhood

White 3.4% 8,618 Grades K-5

American Indian 0.2% 4,895 Grades 6-8

Asian 0.6% 6,859 Grades 9-12

Two or More Races 0.6% 1,680 Total Graduates

39.4% Emergent Bilingual 88.5% Economically Disadvantaged 74.1% At-Risk

STUDENTS AT GPISD ARE SERVED AT 29 CAMPUSES AND FACILITIES

15 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS 5 MIDDLE SCHOOLS 6 HIGH SCHOOLS 3 EARLY CHILDHOOD

*2022-2023 TAPR