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Galena Elementary And Middle School vs. Scales Mound Elementary School

Should you attend Galena Elementary And Middle School or Scales Mound Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Galena Elementary And Middle School
219 Kelly Ln
Galena, IL 61036
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Scales Mound Elementary School
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Galena Elementary And Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

Scales Mound Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Overview
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).
Serving 128 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Scales Mound Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 is 30-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
590 students
128 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Galena Elementary And Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Scales Mound Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Galena Elementary And Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Scales Mound Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
13 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Galena Elementary And Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Scales Mound Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Galena Elementary And Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Galena USD 120 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Scales Mound Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#505 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
#1789 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Galena Elementary And Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Scales Mound Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 10% in IL)
30-39%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Galena Elementary And Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Galena USD 120 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scales Mound Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Galena Elementary And Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Galena USD 120 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scales Mound Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Galena Elementary And Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Scales Mound Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
67
24
Kindergarten Students
50
25
Grade 1 Students
41
13
Grade 2 Students
47
22
Grade 3 Students
65
18
Grade 4 Students
56
15
Grade 5 Students
51
11
Grade 6 Students
66
-
Grade 7 Students
76
-
Grade 8 Students
71
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Galena Elementary And Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Galena USD 120 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
14%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Galena Elementary And Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Galena USD 120 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Scales Mound Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Galena Elementary And Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Galena USD 120 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Scales Mound Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
% White
82%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Galena Elementary And Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Galena USD 120 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Scales Mound Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Scales Mound Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.31
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Galena Elementary And Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Galena USD 120 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Scales Mound Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Galena Elementary And Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Galena USD 120 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Scales Mound Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Galena Elementary And Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Galena USD 120 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Scales Mound Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Scales Mound CUSD 211 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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