Very Good
#461 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 36% in state
Galena Middle School
Middle School · Galena · Galena, KS
A middle school in Galena, KS where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
702 E. 7th Street, Galena, KS 66739
- Math 49% proficient (2025)
- Reading 48% proficient (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Galena Middle School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Galena Middle School 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,127/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Galena), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,900
Median home value
$83,300
Median rent
$757/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66739; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 163 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Galena
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,954NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Galena Middle School is listed in Galena; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Galena Middle School
Galena Middle School is a public middle school in Galena, KS, part of Galena, serving approximately 174 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #461 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Galena Middle School
What grades does Galena Middle School serve?
Galena Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Galena Middle School?
Galena Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galena Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Galena Middle School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Galena Middle School rank in KS?
Galena Middle School ranks #461 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Galena Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Galena Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Galena Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Galena Middle School a charter school?
No, Galena Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Galena Middle School a Title I school?
No, Galena Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Galena Middle School?
62.1% of students at Galena Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 174
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cherokee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (620) 783-4499
- Area population (ZIP 66739)
- 5,240
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 66739; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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