Galena Park ISD is a large suburban school district in Southeast Texas in Harris County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 82.3% Hispanic and 88% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Major Suburban
NCES Type
Suburb-Large
ESC Region
Houston
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The base average teaching salary was
$68,790
in 2025,
up
$15,377
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$53,726per year
+$3,185
since 2015
State394thof 1,081
Region66thof 81
Peers64thof 74
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$65,119per year
+$14,176
since 2015
State46thof 1,182
Region18thof 83
Peers12thof 75
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$72,192per year
+$17,430
since 2015
State77thof 1,191
Region17thof 83
Peers10thof 75
All teachers
$68,790per year
+$15,377
since 2015
State80thof 1,201
Region25thof 87
Peers18thof 75
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$53,726per year
State394thof 1,081
Region66thof 81
Peers64thof 74
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$65,119per year
State46thof 1,182
Region18thof 83
Peers12thof 75
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$72,192per year
State77thof 1,191
Region17thof 83
Peers10thof 75
All teachers
$68,790per year
State80thof 1,201
Region25thof 87
Peers18thof 75
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.