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North Shore Middle

120 Castlegory, Houston, TX 77015 · (832)386-2600

Type
Middle
Grades
7–8
Enrollment
1,260
FTE teachers
87
Student/teacher
14.5:1
District
Galena Park ISD

About this school

North Shore Middle is a middle school located in Houston, TX, serving grades 7–8 and approximately 1,260 students. Operated by Galena Park ISD, the campus sits about 24.0 miles from The Houston's newsroom and is part of The Houston's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 87 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14.5:1. That ratio is roughly in line with the state average for TX public schools.

North Shore Middle is a traditional zoned public school within Galena Park ISD, meaning enrollment is generally tied to residence within the school's attendance boundary. Boundary maps and feeder patterns are published by the district and updated annually.

State accountability ratings for TEA are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. The Houston publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

Middle school transitions matter: The Houston reports on North Shore Middle's academic offerings, athletics, and feeder-pattern shifts that determine where graduates attend high school.

Tip about North Shore Middle? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "North Shore Middle". For more education coverage, see thehouston.org/schools or browse The Houston's latest reporting at thehouston.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.

Frequently asked questions

Where is North Shore Middle located?
North Shore Middle is located at 120 Castlegory in Houston, TX 77015.
What grades does North Shore Middle serve?
The school serves grades 7 through 8 as a middle campus.
How many students attend North Shore Middle?
Approximately 1,260 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates North Shore Middle?
North Shore Middle is part of Galena Park ISD (NCES LEA ID: 4820250).
Is North Shore Middle a charter or magnet school?
North Shore Middle is a traditional zoned public school within Galena Park ISD.

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Data source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data — canonical NCES page ↗. Per-school profile generated by The Houston from the most recent federal directory release. Updated 2026-07-21.

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