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North Shore Middle

120 CASTLEGORY, HOUSTON, TX, 77015

Top 25% School in Texas

Ranked 515 of 2067 in Texas

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About North Shore Middle

North Shore Middle School is located at 120 Castlegory Rd., Houston, TX 77015. The campus serves students in grades 7 through 8. Enrollment is reported at about 1,252 students. The student–teacher ratio is approximately 15:1. The student population includes roughly 51% male and 49% female students. According to state assessment data, about 52% of students score at or above the proficient level in mathematics, while approximately 53% reach proficiency in reading on Texas state assessments. The school operates as a district middle school within Galena Park Independent School District and provides standard middle-grade coursework that includes core academic subjects along with electives such as fine arts, athletics, and technology classes. Public education in this part of East Harris County functions within a regional school network that connects neighborhood elementary campuses with intermediate and high schools serving nearby communities. Residential properties in neighborhoods near the Castlegory Road corridor commonly list for near $240,000, depending on housing size and location. These academic outcomes place North Shore Middle School among the top middle schools in Texas, making it a desirable choice for families looking to provide their children with a quality education.

North Shore Middle Contact Information

Address

120 CASTLEGORY, HOUSTON, TX, 77015

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Phone

(832) 386-2600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 53% in Reading.
84
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1252
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 515 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at North Shore Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 3.04%
Asian 0.64%
Hispanic 82.35%
Black 12.62%
Two+ Races 0.96%
Native Am. 0.4%
White
3.04%
Asian
0.64%
Hispanic
82.35%
Black
12.62%
Two+ Races
0.96%
Native Am.
0.4%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1252
49.12%
615 Female
50.88%
637 Male

Student Population

1252 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

417 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

North Shore Middle student Jaden Hurtado-Loza won the Galena Park ISD Spelling Bee and advanced to the Houston Area Spelling Bee. Fellow student Aaliyah B. finished as the North Shore Middle runner-up in the competition. The results recognized student performance in the district spelling contest.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of school is North Shore Middle in Houston?

Ans. North Shore Middle School is part of the Galena Park Independent School District and teaches students in many different subjects.

Q2. What kinds of extra activities are available at North Shore Middle?

Ans. The campus has sports teams and performing arts groups that practice all year.

Q3. How do caregivers keep up with news from North Shore Middle?

Ans. The district's messaging systems, automated alerts, and campus newsletters are all ways that updates are shared.

Q4. What kinds of activities help students get involved in life at North Shore Middle?

Ans. Students participate in cultural programs and school events organized by campus groups.

Q5. What resources are available at North Shore Middle for students who need extra academic help?

Ans. Study workshops give you time to go over your homework and make sure you understand the lessons better.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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