Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Galena Elementary And Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Galena Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Galena, IL, encompassing approximately 91.6 square miles. Families typically drive 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 8.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Galena Elementary And Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Galena Elementary And Middle School's student population of 576 students has grown by 89% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 108% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
576 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Galena Elementary And Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galena Elementary And Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#505 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
80%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galena Elementary And Middle School's ranking?
Galena Elementary And Middle School is ranked #505 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Galena Elementary And Middle School often compared to?
Galena Elementary And Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scales Mound Elementary School, Stockton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Galena Elementary And Middle School?
576 students attend Galena Elementary And Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Galena Elementary And Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Galena Elementary And Middle School?
Galena Elementary And Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Galena Elementary And Middle School offer ?
Galena Elementary And Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Galena Elementary And Middle School part of?
Galena Elementary And Middle School is part of Galena USD 120 School District.
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