Serving 590 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 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- 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 590 students has grown by 93% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 104% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
590 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
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 0.31, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
14%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
82%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
590 students attend Galena Elementary And Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Galena Elementary And Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galena Elementary And Middle School?
Galena Elementary And Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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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