Galena Middle School

624 East 8th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 189 students in grades 6-8, Galena Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Galena Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Galena Middle School's student population of 189 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
189 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Galena Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galena Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#642 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
28%
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35-39%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
21%
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Black
n/a
6%
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White
81%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Galena Middle School's ranking?
Galena Middle School is ranked #642 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Galena Middle School often compared to?
Galena Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverton Middle School, Spring Grove Primary Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Galena Middle School?
189 students attend Galena Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Galena Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galena Middle School?
Galena Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Galena Middle School offer ?
Galena Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Galena Middle School part of?
Galena Middle School is part of Galena School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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