Galena Elementary and Middle Sch
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Galena, Illinois 61036 · Galena USD 120
#324 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#12422 of 50,301 nationally
About Galena Elementary and Middle Sch
Galena Elementary and Middle Sch is a public elementary located in Galena, in the Galena USD 120 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 576 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 324th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 576.
There are 2 schools in Galena; Galena Elementary and Middle Sch ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Galena Elementary and Middle Sch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Galena Elementary and Middle Sch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Galena High School
Galena · Public high · Grades 9–12
260 students · 185 m away
Southwestern Wisconsin High
Hazel Green · Public high · Grades 9–12
151 students · 11 km away
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle
Hazel Green · Public middle · Grades 6–8
96 students · 11 km away
Southwestern Wisconsin Elementary
Hazel Green · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students · 12 km away
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Fox Meadow Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Galena Elementary and Middle Sch a good school?
Galena Elementary and Middle Sch has a Success Index (US) of 68.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #324 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Galena Elementary and Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
Galena Elementary and Middle Sch ranks #324 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #12422 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Galena Elementary and Middle Sch?
Galena Elementary and Middle Sch had 576 students in 2025.
Is Galena Elementary and Middle Sch a elementary school or a high school?
Galena Elementary and Middle Sch is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Galena Elementary and Middle Sch?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Galena Elementary and Middle Sch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.