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Galena R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 398 students in Galena R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Galena R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
398 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Galena R-II School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#506 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.3%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% Black
n/a
15%
Showing 2002–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% White
91%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,151 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,523 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$6 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,151
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,523
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Galena R-II School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Galena High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30925 State Hwy 413
Galena, MO 65656
(417) 357-6618
Galena, MO 65656
(417) 357-6618
Gr: 7-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Galena-abesville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
54 Medical Springs Rd
Galena, MO 65656
(417) 357-6378
Galena, MO 65656
(417) 357-6378
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Galena R-II School District?
Galena R-II School District manages 2 public schools serving 398 students.
What is the rank of Galena R-II School District?
Galena R-II School District is ranked #511 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Galena R-II School District?
91% of Galena R-II School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Galena R-II School District?
Galena R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Galena R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,523 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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