Gale School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 38%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
297 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)2%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)7%
26%
Black
(19-20)13%
17%
White
(19-20)68%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)10%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
46%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Gale School?
297 students attend Gale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Gale School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Gale School offer ?
Gale School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gale School part of?
Gale School is part of Galesburg Community Unit School District 205.
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