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Galatia CUSD 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 382 students in Galatia CUSD 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Galatia CUSD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
382 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Galatia CUSD 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#575 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Graduation Rate
75%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
1%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
94%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,479 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,450 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,479
$22,455
Spending / Student
$15,450
$21,692
Best Galatia CUSD 1 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galatia Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 N Mckinley St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Gr: 6-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Galatia High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Mckinley St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Galatia Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Hickory St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 268-6371
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 268-6371
Gr: K-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
114 W Main St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4572
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4572
Gr: PK | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Galatia CUSD 1 School District?
Galatia CUSD 1 School District manages 4 public schools serving 382 students.
What is the rank of Galatia CUSD 1 School District?
Galatia CUSD 1 School District is ranked #546 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Galatia CUSD 1 School District?
94% of Galatia CUSD 1 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Galatia CUSD 1 School District?
Galatia CUSD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Galatia CUSD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,450 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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