Galena USD 120 School District
School District · Galena, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,999
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,999
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Evaluating Galena USD 120?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Galena USD 120 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Galena Elementary and Middle Sch
Galena · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Galena High School
Galena · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#101 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,999
+$309 vs Illinois median
District size
830 students
Smaller than Illinois median
Top-Rated Schools in Galena USD 120
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galena Elementary and Middle Sch | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Galena High School | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.6/10, Galena USD 120 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Galena Elementary and Middle Sch, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Galena USD 120 students show an average math proficiency of 53.4% and ELA proficiency of 51.4%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Galena USD 120 with test data.
Schools in Galena USD 120
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
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 7.6/10. 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 Elementary and Middle Sch is the highest-rated school in Galena USD 120 with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Galena USD 120?
Across schools in Galena USD 120 with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.4%
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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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