Galena Middle School

Summary:

Galena Middle School is a public middle school located in Galena, Kansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 164 students. The school is part of the Galena school district, which is ranked 153 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Galena Middle School has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Kansas middle schools in recent years, with a ranking of 79 out of 362 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on state assessments (KAP) is generally above the state average, particularly in mathematics, with a proficiency rate of 42.01% compared to the state average of 31.6%. However, the school's performance in science is significantly below the state average, with only 17.23% of students proficient or better. Galena Middle School has shown strong performance for its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking in the top 10% of Kansas middle schools for this subgroup, but its performance for special education and disabled students has been relatively weak.

Compared to the nearby Central Elementary and Riverton Middle schools, Galena Middle School appears to have a stronger overall academic performance, particularly in mathematics. The school's lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.8 to 16.7 students per teacher, may be a contributing factor to its relatively stronger academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 624 East 8th Street
       Galena, KS  66739


(620) 783-4499

District: Galena

SchoolDigger Rank:
79th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,723 Help


Students who attend Galena Middle School usually attend:

High:    Galena High

Feeder schools for Galena Middle School:

Elementary:    Liberty Elementary
    Spring Grove Primary Center

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  174

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.3%
Two or more races:
10.3%
Hispanic:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.1% Help


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Compare Details Galena Middle School ranks better than 78.2% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.3%), two or more races (10.3%), Hispanic (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Galena Middle School is 13.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Galena Middle School is $12,723.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Galena Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Galena Middle School 79th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Galena Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Galena:

SchoolDigger ranks Galena 153rd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Galena Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Galena Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 15.32 250th 277 9.7%
2007 39.88 197th 286 31.1%
2008 54.80 151st 296 49.0%
2009 51.94 173rd 307 43.6%
2010 42.51 220th 316 30.4%
2011 40.04 242nd 320 24.4%
2012 47.49 230th 342 32.7%
2013 48.96 224th 355 36.9%
2015 31.63 274th 368 25.5%
2016 34.85 229th 343 33.2%
2017 31.13 267th 358 25.4%
2018 45.03 178th 350 49.1%
2019 29.75 272nd 368 26.1%
2021 49.05 165th 367 55.0%
2022 67.69 75th 368 79.6%
2023 60.83 103rd 362 71.5%
2024 68.08 79th 362 78.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Galena Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.00 105th 132 20.5%
2019 21.98 146th 157 7.0%
2021 37.24 103rd 160 35.6%
2022 33.47 119th 171 30.4%
2023 18.17 174th 178 2.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Galena Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.12 73rd 255 71.4%
2019 41.68 160th 270 40.7%
2021 51.69 112th 275 59.3%
2022 81.34 18th 270 93.3%
2023 81.96 12th 300 96.0%
2024 79.68 24th 296 91.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Galena Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.07 154th 275 44.0%
2019 17.43 259th 294 11.9%
2021 38.48 197th 313 37.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Galena Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.00 105th 132 20.5%
2019 21.98 146th 157 7.0%
2021 37.24 103rd 160 35.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Galena Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.29 140th 280 50.0%
2019 42.60 171st 301 43.2%
2021 54.44 108th 308 64.9%
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Rank History for White students at Galena Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.74 218th 333 34.5%
2019 19.95 297th 344 13.7%
2021 44.19 175th 349 49.9%
2022 56.10 111th 349 68.2%
2023 44.40 176th 349 49.6%
2024 60.88 92nd 347 73.5%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Galena Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 186 0 0 4 8 n/a n/a 0 198
2001 182 2 0 7 9 n/a n/a 0 200
2002 151 2 0 7 15 n/a n/a 0 175
2003 151 2 0 7 15 n/a n/a 0 175
2004 144 2 0 6 9 n/a n/a 3 164
2005 150 2 0 5 8 n/a n/a 8 173
2006 135 1 0 10 18 n/a n/a 0 164
2007 135 0 0 14 16 n/a n/a 0 165
2008 136 1 0 10 13 n/a n/a 0 160
2009 136 1 1 7 12 n/a n/a 0 157
2010 126 0 0 9 7 0 12 0 154
2011 152 0 0 12 6 0 11 0 181
2012 157 0 0 13 4 0 10 0 184
2013 154 0 0 12 2 0 9 0 177
2014 169 0 0 8 5 0 12 0 194
2015 185 0 0 10 5 0 11 0 211
2016 183 0 0 7 3 0 16 0 209
2017 172 2 0 7 2 0 15 0 198
2018 154 0 0 9 5 0 12 0 180
2019 153 1 0 9 3 0 11 0 177
2020 157 1 1 13 8 1 11 0 192
2021 167 2 1 9 8 0 10 0 197
2022 152 0 0 14 8 0 15 0 189
2023 134 1 0 11 5 0 13 0 164
2024 138 1 0 12 5 0 18 0 174

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Galena Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 198 16.0 12.4 50.5
2001 200 15.7 12.7 53
2002 175 15.4 11.4 59.4
2003 175 15.4 11.4 59.4
2004 164 13.4 12.2 69.6
2005 173 14.5 11.9 71.5
2006 164 14.9 11.0 69.5
2007 165 15.0 11.0 60.6
2008 160 16.0 10.0 60.6
2009 157 16.1 9.8 60.5
2010 154 15.2 10.1 70.8
2011 181 13.8 13.1 72.4
2012 184 13.2 13.9 75.5
2013 177 13.7 12.9 75.7
2014 194 13.5 14.3 76.3
2015 211 13.0 16.2 73.5
2016 209 14.0 14.9 75.1
2017 198 11.7 16.9 68.7
2018 180 12.2 14.7 71.7
2019 177 11.8 15.0 71.8
2020 192 11.4 16.8 72.4
2021 197 11.7 16.7 64
2022 189 11.9 15.7 59.8
2023 164 12.8 12.8 62.8
2024 174 12.9 13.4 62.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Galena Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 198 16.0 12.4 50.5
2001 200 15.7 12.7 53
2002 175 15.4 11.4 59.4
2003 175 15.4 11.4 59.4
2004 164 13.4 12.2 69.6
2005 173 14.5 11.9 71.5
2006 164 14.9 11.0 69.5
2007 165 15.0 11.0 60.6
2008 160 16.0 10.0 60.6
2009 157 16.1 9.8 60.5
2010 154 15.2 10.1 70.8
2011 181 13.8 13.1 72.4
2012 184 13.2 13.9 75.5
2013 177 13.7 12.9 75.7
2014 194 13.5 14.3 76.3
2015 211 13.0 16.2 73.5
2016 209 14.0 14.9 75.1
2017 198 11.7 16.9 68.7
2018 180 12.2 14.7 71.7
2019 177 11.8 15.0 71.8
2020 192 11.4 16.8 72.4
2021 197 11.7 16.7 64
2022 189 11.9 15.7 59.8
2023 164 12.8 12.8 62.8
2024 174 12.9 13.4 62.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Galena Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $4,122 (32.4%) $8,601 (67.6%) $12,723

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Galena Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 272nd of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 103rd of 362 Middle schools
 45.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Galena Middle School)29.240
 10.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Galena)29.240
 10.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Galena Middle School)23.145
 21.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Galena)23.145
 21.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Galena Middle School)21.431.2
 9.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Galena)21.431.2
 9.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Galena Middle School)2540.6
 15.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Galena)2540.6
 15.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Galena Middle School)1424.6
 10.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Galena)1424.6
 10.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Galena Middle School)17.922.8
 4.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Galena)17.922.8
 4.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Galena Middle School)24.622.4
 2.2%
   8th Grade Science (Galena)24.622.4
 2.2%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students177164
 7.3%
African American11
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian00
Hispanic911
 22.2%
Pacific Islander00
White153134
 12.4%
Two or More Races1113
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.8%62.8%
 8.9%


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Students at Galena Middle School are 79% White, 10% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 3% American Indian.

Galena Middle School ranks 79th of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 174 students attended Galena Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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