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Galena Middle School

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Galena Middle School ranks 108 th of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

108^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 363 Kansas Middle Schools

Better than 70% of Kansas middle schools

Summary

Galena Middle School is a public middle school in Galena, Kansas, serving 174 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Galena School District, which is ranked 108 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Galena Middle School has shown a mixed performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 75th to 272nd out of 368 Kansas middle schools. While the school performed better than the state average in English Language Arts, its Mathematics and Science scores were below average. Notably, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students was exceptional, ranking 34th out of 285 Kansas middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year. However, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, which are significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Central Elementary and Riverton Middle, Galena Middle School has higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its relatively stronger academic performance in some areas. However, the school's performance disparities among student subgroups, such as the significant difference between male and female students, as well as the low performance of special education students, suggest that the school may need to focus on addressing these inequities and ensuring more equitable outcomes for all students.

174

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,565

Per pupil spending ?

66.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

624 East 8th Street
Galena, KS 66739

(620) 783-4499

District: Galena

Students who attend Galena Middle School usually attend:

High:

Galena High

Feeder schools for Galena Middle School:

Elementary:	Liberty Elementary
	Spring Grove Primary Center

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.0%

Two or more races:

12.6%

Hispanic:

6.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 80th percentile in 2022 → 70th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Kansas median (70th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 80th-percentile peak (2022) to 70th (2025)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg41%

Kansas avg42%

108^th of 363

Kansas public middle schools ?

Top 30%▲ up 45 pts since 2015

From bottom 26% (2015) to top 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

108^th of 264Galena among Kansas 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	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	62.6	108 of 363	70.2%	★★★★☆
2024	68.1	79 of 362	78.2%	★★★★☆
2023	60.8	103 of 362	71.5%	★★★★☆
2022	67.7	75 of 368	79.6%	★★★★☆
2021	49.0	165 of 367	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	29.8	272 of 368	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	45.0	178 of 350	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	31.1	267 of 358	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	34.9	229 of 343	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	31.6	274 of 368	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	49.0	224 of 355	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	47.5	230 of 342	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	40.0	242 of 320	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	42.5	220 of 316	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	51.9	173 of 307	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	54.8	151 of 296	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	39.9	197 of 286	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	15.3	250 of 277	9.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	37.2	103 of 160	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	22.0	146 of 157	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	28.0	105 of 132	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	38.5	197 of 313	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	17.4	259 of 294	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	43.1	154 of 275	44.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	78.1	34 of 285	88.1%	★★★★☆
2024	79.7	24 of 296	91.9%	★★★★★
2023	82.0	12 of 300	96.0%	★★★★★
2022	81.3	18 of 270	93.3%	★★★★★
2021	51.7	112 of 275	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.7	160 of 270	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.1	73 of 255	71.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	54.4	108 of 308	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.6	171 of 301	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.3	140 of 280	50.0%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	16.7	173 of 177	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	18.2	174 of 178	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	33.5	119 of 171	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.2	103 of 160	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	22.0	146 of 157	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	28.0	105 of 132	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	60.8	108 of 349	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.9	92 of 347	73.5%	★★★★☆
2023	44.4	176 of 349	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.1	111 of 349	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.2	175 of 349	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	19.9	297 of 344	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.7	218 of 333	34.5%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)88th percentile+18 vs school

White (2025)69th percentile~ school

Male (2021)65th percentile+10 vs school

Female (2021)37th percentile-18 vs school

Disabled (2021)36th percentile-19 vs school

Special Education (2025)2nd percentile-68 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts48%+4 vs state

Mathematics47%+9 vs state

Science32%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)				KAP Mathematics (2025)				KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Galena Middle School	Public	6-8	624 East 8th Street	Galena	66739	Cherokee County	Galena	No	No	No	No	(620) 783-4499	174	13	13.0	66.1%	134 (77.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	1 (0.6%)	22 (12.6%)	62.6	108^th of 363 public middle schools	70.2%		68.1	79^th of 362 public middle schools	78.2%	29	36.5	56.7	51.2	48.3	38.1	48.0	61.0	47.5	31.7	31.7	$11,565	$1,937	$9,627
Riverton Middle	Public	6-8	7144 SE 70th	Riverton	66770	Cherokee County	Riverton	No	No	No	No	(620) 848-3355	147	14	10.4	51.7%	121 (82.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (9.5%)	24	300^th of 363 public middle schools	17.4%		23.6	300^th of 362 public middle schools	17.1%		44.1	34.8	21.3	32.7	29.4	27.3	12.8	23.1	14.9	14.9	$13,743	$1,643	$12,100

Frequently Asked Questions about Galena Middle School

How many students attend Galena Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 174 students attended Galena Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Galena Middle School?

Students at Galena Middle School are 77% White, 13% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Galena Middle School attend?

Students who attend Galena Middle School usually go on to attend Galena High

Is Galena Middle School a good school?

Galena Middle School ranks 108^th of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Galena Middle School in?

Galena

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