Serving 119 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Galena Elementary School (K-7) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Galena Elementary School (K-7) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Galena Elementary School (K-7)'s student population of 119 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Galena Elementary School (K-7) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galena Elementary School (K-7) is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#657 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
5%
Black
70%
47%
White
18%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galena Elementary School (K-7)'s ranking?
Galena Elementary School (K-7) is ranked #657 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Galena Elementary School (K-7) often compared to?
Galena Elementary School (K-7)is often viewed alongside schools like Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Galena Elementary School (K-7)?
119 students attend Galena Elementary School (K-7).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Galena Elementary School (K-7) students are Black, 18% of students are White, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galena Elementary School (K-7)?
Galena Elementary School (K-7) has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Galena Elementary School (K-7) offer ?
Galena Elementary School (K-7) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Galena Elementary School (K-7) part of?
Galena Elementary School (K-7) is part of Marshall Co School District.
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