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 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 822 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.
Public Schools in Galena USD 120 School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
822 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Galena USD 120 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 845 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
0.31
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
120 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
27%
# Black Students
13 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
673 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
82%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
53
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
44
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
63
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
55
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
51
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
71
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
71
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
53
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
53
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
79
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
57
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
58
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,001 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,058 is less than the state median of $21,170. 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
$23,001
$21,914
Spending / Student
$19,058
$21,170
Best Galena USD 120 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galena Primary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
219 Kelly Ln
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2200
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2200
Grades: PK-4
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Galena Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1230 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-2413
Grades: 5-8
| 259 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Galena USD 120 School District?
Galena USD 120 School District manages 3 public schools serving 822 students.
What is the rank of Galena USD 120 School District?
Galena USD 120 School District is ranked #171 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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?
82% of Galena USD 120 School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 $19,058 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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