Excellent
#245 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 6% in state
Galena Elementary and Middle Sch
Elementary School · Galena USD 120 · Galena, IL
A Galena USD 120 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
219 Kelly Ln, Galena, IL 61036
- Math 42% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Galena Elementary and Middle Sch score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Galena Elementary and Middle Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average278/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,574
Median home value
$258,100
Median rent
$758/mo
College educated
45.8%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Galena USD 120
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,999NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Galena Elementary and Middle Sch is listed in Galena USD 120; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Galena Elementary and Middle Sch
Galena Elementary and Middle Sch is a public elementary school in Galena, IL, part of Galena USD 120, serving approximately 590 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #245 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Galena Elementary and Middle Sch
What grades does Galena Elementary and Middle Sch serve?
Galena Elementary and Middle Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Galena Elementary and Middle Sch?
Galena Elementary and Middle Sch has an enrollment of approximately 590 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galena Elementary and Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Galena Elementary and Middle Sch is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Galena Elementary and Middle Sch rank in IL?
Galena Elementary and Middle Sch ranks #245 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Galena Elementary and Middle Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Galena Elementary and Middle Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Galena Elementary and Middle Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Galena Elementary and Middle Sch has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Galena Elementary and Middle Sch a charter school?
No, Galena Elementary and Middle Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Galena Elementary and Middle Sch a Title I school?
No, Galena Elementary and Middle Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Galena Elementary and Middle Sch?
29.2% of students at Galena Elementary and Middle Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 590
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jo Daviess County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.8%
- Phone
- (815) 777-2200
- Area population (ZIP 61036)
- 7,014
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 57.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61036; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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