Summary:
The city of Galena, Missouri is home to two schools: Galena High and Galena-Abesville Elementary, both of which serve the Galena R-II school district. Based on the available data, these schools appear to be struggling, with both receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the bottom quartile of their respective school types statewide.
Galena High had a four-year graduation rate of 90.2% in 2023-2024, which is a positive metric. However, both schools had a chronic absenteeism rate of 7.8%, which is concerning. Academically, the schools underperformed on standardized tests, with proficiency rates significantly below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. Additionally, both schools had high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at over 69%, indicating a population facing significant economic challenges.
In terms of resources, the schools had relatively low spending per student, with Galena High spending $12,138 per student and Galena-Abesville Elementary spending $11,332 per student in 2021-2022. However, the schools did have smaller class sizes, with student-teacher ratios of 11.8 and 8.8, respectively. Despite these smaller class sizes, the academic performance of the schools suggests that additional support and resources may be needed to improve educational outcomes for the students in Galena, Missouri.
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