For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 462 students in Galva Community Unit School District 224. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Galva Community Unit School District 224 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,395 Schools
# Students
462 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
136,656 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Galva Community Unit School District 224, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 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 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#640 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Graduation Rate
75%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
6%
28%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
90%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,706 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,688 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,706
$21,990
Spending / Student
$18,688
$21,244
Best Galva Community Unit School District 224 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galva Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
224 Morgan Rd
Galva, IL 61434
(309) 932-2420
Galva, IL 61434
(309) 932-2420
Gr: PK-6 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Galva Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
224 Morgan Rd
Galva, IL 61434
(309) 932-2151
Galva, IL 61434
(309) 932-2151
Gr: 7-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Galva Community Unit School District 224?
Galva Community Unit School District 224 manages 2 public schools serving 462 students.
What is the rank of Galva Community Unit School District 224?
Galva Community Unit School District 224 is ranked #627 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Galva Community Unit School District 224?
90% of Galva Community Unit School District 224 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Galva Community Unit School District 224?
Galva Community Unit School District 224 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Galva Community Unit School District 224's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,688 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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