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%).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Galesburg Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Galesburg Jr High School is ranked #2104 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
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?
580 students attend Galesburg Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Galesburg Jr High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
