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Galena Middle School

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Summary

Galena Middle School is a public middle school in Galena, Illinois, serving 259 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Galena Unified School District 120, which is ranked 120 out of 823 school districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Galena Middle School consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with particularly strong performance in 8th grade ELA and 7th grade Mathematics. The school also excels in Science, with 5th and 8th-grade students scoring significantly higher than the state average. Notably, the school's Hispanic, White, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status student subgroups all perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 25% or higher of Illinois middle schools. Additionally, Galena Middle School has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and spends more per student than the state average, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Compared to the nearby River Ridge Middle School, Scales Mound Junior High School, and East Dubuque Junior High, Galena Middle School generally outperforms them in academic measures, such as ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates. This suggests that Galena Middle School may be providing a higher-quality educational experience for its students, potentially due to factors like stronger instructional practices, more resources, or a more supportive school environment.

259

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

30.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1230 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036-1317

(815) 777-2413

District: Galena Unified School District 120

Students who attend Galena Middle School usually attend:

High:

Galena High School

Feeder schools for Galena Middle School:

Elementary:

Galena Elementary and Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.0%

Hispanic:

12.7%

African American:

1.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 78th percentile in 2013 → 82nd in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Illinois average (49% vs 35% meeting standards)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school49%

District avg49%

Illinois avg35%

Not ranked this year

Galena Middle School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

188^th of 811Galena Unified School District 120 among Illinois districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2023	77.9	241 of 1367	82.4%	★★★★☆
2022	82.1	192 of 1369	86.0%	★★★★☆
2021	80.6	193 of 1241	84.4%	★★★★☆
2019	70.2	348 of 1356	74.3%	★★★★☆
2018	73.5	283 of 1293	78.1%	★★★★☆
2017	67.9	341 of 1293	73.6%	★★★★☆
2016	71.1	302 of 1294	76.7%	★★★★☆
2015	80.5	212 of 1302	83.7%	★★★★☆
2014	63.2	475 of 1322	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	75.2	304 of 1367	77.8%	★★★★☆
2012	62.2	573 of 1365	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	67.0	500 of 1344	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	74.8	326 of 1327	75.4%	★★★★☆
2009	79.2	225 of 1318	82.9%	★★★★☆
2008	72.0	370 of 1293	71.4%	★★★★☆
2007	69.9	395 of 1287	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	74.4	315 of 1272	75.2%	★★★★☆
2005	78.0	257 of 1209	78.7%	★★★★☆
2004	73.4	331 of 1204	72.5%	★★★★☆
2003	56.7	579 of 1185	51.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2023	80.0	203 of 1275	84.1%	★★★★☆
2022	76.8	244 of 1286	81.0%	★★★★☆
2021	73.8	221 of 1017	78.3%	★★★★☆
2019	67.7	355 of 1276	72.2%	★★★★☆
2018	76.5	236 of 1226	80.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2022	72.8	115 of 662	82.6%	★★★★☆
2018	61.9	174 of 590	70.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2023	72.5	208 of 1234	83.1%	★★★★☆
2022	85.0	78 of 1221	93.6%	★★★★★
2021	83.2	74 of 1019	92.7%	★★★★★
2019	80.7	135 of 1217	88.9%	★★★★☆
2018	64.9	295 of 1161	74.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2023	71.8	279 of 1292	78.4%	★★★★☆
2022	82.5	158 of 1286	87.7%	★★★★☆
2021	75.9	191 of 1048	81.8%	★★★★☆
2019	66.9	355 of 1296	72.6%	★★★★☆
2018	66.3	335 of 1223	72.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2019	78.3	78 of 792	90.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2023	66.5	247 of 895	72.4%	★★★★☆
2022	71.2	197 of 898	78.1%	★★★★☆
2021	71.7	180 of 813	77.9%	★★★★☆
2019	55.5	374 of 905	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.0	286 of 889	67.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2019)90th percentile+16 vs school

Female (2023)84th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)83rd percentile~ school

Hispanic (2022)83rd percentile-3 vs school

Male (2023)78th percentile-4 vs school

White (2023)72nd percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2022-2023) ?

Science75%+22 vs state

Mathematics44%+18 vs state

English Language Arts42%+6 vs state

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Schools Near Galena Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Total
Northwest Academy	Public		310 N West St	Elizabeth	61028	Jo Daviess County	Northwest Sp Educational Cooperative	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(815) 599-1947	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Galena Middle School

How many students attend Galena Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 259 students attended Galena Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Galena Middle School?

Students at Galena Middle School are 83% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Galena Middle School in?

Galena Unified School District 120

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