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Galesburg Jr High School

PublicRegularGrades 7–8
Galesburg, Illinois · Galesburg CUSD 205
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students518
Student:Teacher16.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch79%
Title INo
Galesburg Jr
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
518
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
79%+25.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Galesburg Jr High School is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Galesburg, Illinois. The school enrolls 518 students. It is part of the Galesburg CUSD 205 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictGalesburg CUSD 205
County17095
CityGalesburg
ZIP61401
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171608001917

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment518
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino11.6%
Black / African American1.2%
Asian14.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native61.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races11.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
11.6%
Black
1.2%
Asian
14.1%
Two+
11.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %79%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)