Summary:
The city of Galena, Kansas is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this district serve a predominantly low-income student population, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the standout schools in Galena is Galena Middle School, which has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Kansas and shown strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. In contrast, Liberty Elementary has struggled with lower proficiency rates, particularly in Mathematics, compared to the state average.
At the high school level, Galena High School has seen improvements in its test scores, with the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics increasing over the past few years. The district as a whole spends between $11,527 and $12,723 per student, which is in line with the state average, and has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.3% at the high school level.
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