Top Rankings
Galena USD 120 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 830 students in Galena USD 120 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
51爆料s in Galena USD 120 School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
830 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Galena USD 120 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#176 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
15%
28%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
81%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,780 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,875 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,780
$21,990
Spending / Student
$18,875
$21,244
Best Galena USD 120 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galena Elementary And Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
219 Kelly Ln
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2200
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2200
Grades: PK-8
| 590 students
Rank: #22.
Galena High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1206 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-0917
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-0917
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Galena USD 120 School District?
Galena USD 120 School District manages 2 public schools serving 830 students.
What is the rank of Galena USD 120 School District?
Galena USD 120 School District is ranked #162 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Galena USD 120 School District?
81% of Galena USD 120 School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Galena USD 120 School District?
Galena USD 120 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Galena USD 120 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,875 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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