Summary:
The city of Galena, Missouri is home to two schools: Galena High and Galena-Abesville Elementary, both part of the Galena R-II school district. Unfortunately, the data indicates that these schools are struggling, with both performing significantly below state averages on key metrics like test scores and school rankings.
Galena High ranks 279 out of 352 Missouri high schools and has a 1-star rating, while Galena-Abesville Elementary ranks 751 out of 898 Missouri elementary schools, also with a 1-star rating. Both schools have students scoring well below the state average in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts on the MAP tests. Additionally, the schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, which may contribute to the academic challenges they face.
Despite the relatively high spending per student at both schools, the data suggests that the Galena R-II school district is struggling to effectively allocate resources and support student success. The lack of diversity in the student populations is also a concern, as it may limit the educational experiences and perspectives available to students. Addressing these systemic issues will likely require a comprehensive review of the district's policies, strategies, and resource allocation to improve the quality of education for all students in Galena.
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