Galena Middle School

1230 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
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 is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Galena Middle School's student population of 259 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
259 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Galena Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galena Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#732 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Galena Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
38%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Galena Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
39%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Galena Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
6%
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Hispanic
13%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Galena Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Galena Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
83%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Galena Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Galena Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Galena Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Galena Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 schools are Galena Middle School often compared to?
Galena Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Dubuque Elementary School, River Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
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 14:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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