Below Average
#1014 of 1,294 schools in KS
Galesburg Middle School
Middle School · Erie-galesburg · Galesburg, KS
An Erie-galesburg middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
Box 147, Galesburg, KS 66740
- Math 30% proficient (2025)
- Reading 38% proficient (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Galesburg Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 39 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Galesburg 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average395/100K
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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
$55,139
Median home value
$214,300
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
90.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66740; 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.
Erie-galesburg
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,722NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Galesburg Middle School is listed in Erie-Galesburg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Galesburg Middle School
Galesburg Middle School is a public middle school in Galesburg, KS, part of Erie-galesburg, serving approximately 89 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,014 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Galesburg Middle School
What grades does Galesburg Middle School serve?
Galesburg Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Galesburg Middle School?
Galesburg Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galesburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Galesburg Middle School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Galesburg Middle School rank in KS?
Galesburg Middle School ranks #1,014 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Galesburg Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Galesburg Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Galesburg Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Galesburg Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Galesburg Middle School a charter school?
No, Galesburg Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Galesburg Middle School a Title I school?
No, Galesburg Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Galesburg Middle School?
64.0% of students at Galesburg 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
- 89
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Neosho County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (620) 763-2470
- Area population (ZIP 66740)
- 268
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 66740; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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