Serving 259 students in grades 5-8, Galena Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 38% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#732 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
13%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
83%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galena Middle School's ranking?
Galena Middle School is ranked #732 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Galena Middle School?
259 students attend Galena Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Galena Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galena Middle School?
Galena Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Galena Middle School offer ?
Galena Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Galena Middle School part of?
Galena Middle School is part of Galena USD 120 School District.
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