Galveston ISD is a community school district in Southeast Texas in Galveston County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 48.7% Hispanic and 79.7% 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
Other Central City Suburban
NCES Type
Town-Fringe
ESC Region
Houston
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$61,984
in 2025,
up
$12,255
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
$46,476per year
+$2,648
since 2015
State731stof 1,081
Region77thof 81
Peers132ndof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,510per year
+$13,880
since 2015
State163rdof 1,182
Region48thof 83
Peers33rdof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$64,958per year
+$12,252
since 2015
State365thof 1,191
Region62ndof 83
Peers60thof 167
All teachers
$61,984per year
+$12,255
since 2015
State330thof 1,201
Region61stof 87
Peers61stof 167
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$46,476per year
State731stof 1,081
Region77thof 81
Peers132ndof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,510per year
State163rdof 1,182
Region48thof 83
Peers33rdof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$64,958per year
State365thof 1,191
Region62ndof 83
Peers60thof 167
All teachers
$61,984per year
State330thof 1,201
Region61stof 87
Peers61stof 167
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.