Central Middle
Galveston, TX · Galveston ISD · Grades 7-8
1,496th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 12%· Stable
Central Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central Middle 1,496th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 12% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 16th in 2019 to 12th in 2025.
Central Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 720 students tested
Central Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 826 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 35.4% | 49.9% | ▲ 14.5 pts | |
| Black | 45.5% | 25.2% | ▼ 20.3 pts | |
| White | 17.9% | 19.7% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 3.1% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Central Middle
Typical home value $294K in zip 77550 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Central Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3WeisGalveston ISD · 3.2 mi away1,279th of 1,701
ELA 42% · Math 33% - 3Fry IntTexas City ISD · 9.6 mi away1,301st of 1,701
ELA 46% · Math 28% - 4Blocker MiddleTexas City ISD · 9.8 mi away1,134th of 1,701
ELA 48% · Math 33% - 1Giles MiddleTexas City ISD · 13.2 mi away1,608th of 1,701
ELA 31% · Math 23% - 2Crosby MiddleHitchcock ISD · 14.2 mi away1,399th of 1,701
ELA 44% · Math 25% - 8Dickinson J HDickinson ISD · 16.4 mi away448th of 1,701
ELA 66% · Math 49% - 6Eugene 'gene' Kranz J HDickinson ISD · 17.6 mi away699th of 1,701
ELA 57% · Math 44% - 4R D Mcadams J HDickinson ISD · 17.8 mi away1,114th of 1,701
ELA 48% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central Middle in?
Central Middle is part of the Galveston ISD district in Galveston, Texas.
Is Central Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Middle 1,496th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Central Middle?
Hispanic 50%, Black 25%, White 20%, Two or more races 3% (826 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77550 is $294K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.