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Juan B Galaviz Charter School (Closed 2014)

1507 Little York
Houston, TX 77093
Serving 75 students in grades 6-12, Juan B Galaviz Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(12-13)
70-74%
78%
(12-13)
40-44%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
95%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
(11-12)
<50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Juan B Galaviz Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Juan B Galaviz Charter School?
The graduation rate of Juan B Galaviz Charter School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Juan B Galaviz Charter School?
75 students attend Juan B Galaviz Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Juan B Galaviz Charter School students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juan B Galaviz Charter School?
Juan B Galaviz Charter School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Juan B Galaviz Charter School offer ?
Juan B Galaviz Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Juan B Galaviz Charter School part of?
Juan B Galaviz Charter School is part of Juan B Galaviz Charter School District.

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