Serving 844 students in grades 5-6, Weis 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 is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 844 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Weis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Weis's student population of 844 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
844 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Weis ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weis is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6928 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
49%
54%
Black
24%
13%
White
23%
24%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weis's ranking?
Weis is ranked #6928 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Weis often compared to?
Weisis often viewed alongside schools like Texas City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Weis?
844 students attend Weis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Weis students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Weis?
Weis has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Weis offer ?
Weis offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Weis part of?
Weis is part of Galveston Independent School District.
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