Galena R-II School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 2 public schools in Galena R-II School District, serving 487 students. Galena R-II School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
- Public schools in Galena R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
- The top ranked public schools in Galena R-II School District are Galena-abesville Elementary School and Galena High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 29% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is less than the Missouri public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Galena R-II School District |
| School District Website | http://www.galena.k12.mo.us |
| School District Phone Number | (417) 357-6027 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MO) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 2,433 Schools |
| # of Students | 487 Students | 910,126 Students |
| # of Teachers | 42 Teachers | 66,023 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Galena R-II School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 558 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MO) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #421 out of 559 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 49% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.47 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 3,422 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 1 Student | 18,342 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 14 Students | 58,478 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 2 Students | 145,159 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 16% |
| # of White Students | 449 Students | 646,386 Students |
| % White Students | 92% | 71% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 2,444 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 19 Students | 35,895 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 32 | 31,553 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 29 | 65,561 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 28 | 65,974 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 27 | 66,807 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 40 | 68,505 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 36 | 70,208 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 43 | 70,597 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 35 | 68,782 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 34 | 68,028 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 38 | 67,525 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 34 | 69,209 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 41 | 67,397 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 35 | 65,697 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 35 | 64,283 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $11,610 is higher than the state median of $10,923. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $12,255 is higher than the state median of $10,831. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MO) |
| Total Revenue | $6 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $6 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,610 | $10,923 |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,255 | $10,831 |
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Galena R-II School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Galena-abesville Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50%54 Medical Springs Rd10
Galena, MO 65656
(417) 357-6378
Grades: PK-6 | 270 students
- Galena High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:2/Bottom 50%30925 State Hwy 41310
Galena, MO 65656
(417) 357-6618
Grades: 7-12 | 217 students
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