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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GALENA USD 120·NCES 171605001913

Galena Middle School

1230 Franklin St, Galena, IL 61036 · (815)777-2413 · Jo Daviess County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL
Enrollment
,
Combined
DISTRICT 418 · STATE 737
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
Teacher data unavailable
DISTRICT 11.8:1 · STATE 12.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

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5-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23
Enrollment
259
+10 (+4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
was 10.8:1
% White
83%
was 83%
% Hispanic
13%
was 13%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Galena Middle School

As a reasonably sized multi-level school in Galena, Illinois, Galena Middle School enrolls students from the surrounding community from grade M, one of the schools within Galena USD 120.

Galena Middle School is one of 2 schools operated by Galena USD 120, a district that serves 836 students overall.

Looking at school resources, The student-to-teacher ratio at Galena Middle School shows approximately 12.0:1. The state averages about 12.0:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

In the area at large, community-level numbers for Jo Daviess County indicate the typical household earns roughly $73,993 per year, roughly 29% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. Across Jo Daviess County's 21 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,012 students), Galena Middle School is one campus in the mix.

Galena Elementary and Middle Sch is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Trend over the last 5 years. Over the past 5-year window, the student count grew 4%: 249 students in 2018 compared to 259 in 2023. Class-load math has grew: from 10.8:1 in 2018 to 12.0:1 in 2023.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.

Jo Daviess County at a glance

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Population
21,851
Census ACS
Median income
$73,993
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
21
3,012 students

Quick facts

School name
Galena Middle School
District
Galena USD 120
Address
1230 Franklin St, Galena, IL 61036
Phone
(815)777-2413
County
Jo Daviess County
Level
Combined
Grade range
M–M
Student–teacher ratio
12.0:1
Locale
31-Town: Fringe
NCES ID
171605001913
Charter school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Galena Middle School
What grades does Galena Middle School serve?
Galena Middle School serves grades M-M.
How many students per teacher at Galena Middle School?
Approximately 12.0:1 students per teacher at Galena Middle School.
What district is Galena Middle School in?
Galena Middle School is part of Galena USD 120.
What city is Galena Middle School in?
Galena Middle School is located in Galena, IL.
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