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6.1 avg / 10

Galena USD 120 School District

School District · Galena, Illinois

Students: 830
Teachers (FTE): 69

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,999

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#350 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,999

+$309 vs Illinois median

District size

830 students

Smaller than Illinois median

About Galena USD 120

Galena USD 120 is a Galena, Illinois school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 830 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $16,999 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Galena USD 120 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Galena High School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.

In standardized testing, Galena USD 120 students show an average math proficiency of 42.6% and ELA proficiency of 37.0%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Galena USD 120, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 42.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 37.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Galena USD 120 with test data.

Schools in Galena USD 120

2 schools

District Details

State
Illinois
City
Galena
Total Enrollment
830
Teachers (FTE)
69
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Galena USD 120?

Galena USD 120 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Galena USD 120?

The average composite rating for Galena USD 120 is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Galena USD 120?

Galena USD 120 spends $16,999 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Galena USD 120?

The average student-teacher ratio in Galena USD 120 is 12:1.

What is the top-rated school in Galena USD 120?

Galena High School is the highest-rated school in Galena USD 120 with a composite score of 6.5/10.

What are the test scores in Galena USD 120?

Across schools in Galena USD 120 with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
42.6%
ELA Proficiency
37.0%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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