Galesburg Junior Senior High School is a public high school in Galesburg, Illinois. Galesburg Junior Senior High School was established in 1861 in downtown Galesburg. It has since moved to Fremont Street on the west side of town.
Serving 518 students in grades 7-8, Galesburg Jr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Math Proficiency: 13%
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Galesburg Jr High School's student population of 518 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
518 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1861
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Galesburg Jr High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)13%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
11%
29%
Black
18%
16%
White
56%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Galesburg Jr High School?
518 students attend Galesburg Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Galesburg Jr High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Galesburg Jr High School?
Galesburg Jr High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Galesburg Jr High School offer ?
Galesburg Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Galesburg Jr High School part of?
Galesburg Jr High School is part of Galesburg CUSD 205 School District.
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