D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Galena Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 114 S Main Street, Galena, MD 21635
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 31st percentile in Maryland
Growth
C
Students gain 0.92 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 30th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Maryland schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
291
Students
enrolled
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$53K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%31/1002.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%30/100Students gain 0.92 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.81 in 2009–19; 34th percentile in Maryland (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 49% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maryland schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maryland. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−22 pts vs. state avg 44%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency17% (−20 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maryland state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White27%22%reading -32 pts, math -35 pts5th percentile (list)
Black10%10%reading -20 pts, math -13 pts10th percentile (list)
Hispanic10%10%reading -18 pts, math -15 pts4th percentile (list)
Low-income12%12%reading -14 pts, math -10 pts6th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 114 S Main Street
City Galena
ZIP Code 21635
District 2400450
NCES School ID 240045001695
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 21635

Understanding the community around Galena Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $120,169
Per Capita Income $53,193
Poverty Rate 0.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 55.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.0%
High School or Higher 83.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $330,400
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 78.3%
Renter-Occupied 21.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Galena Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 64.3%
Hispanic/Latino 21.3%
Black 7.9%
Two or More Races 6.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 291
Teachers (FTE) 26.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Galena Elementary School?
Galena Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Galena Elementary School?
Galena Elementary School has 291 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1.
What grades does Galena Elementary School serve?
Galena Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Galena Elementary School receive per student?
Galena Elementary School receives $53,203 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Galena Elementary School in 21635 ▼
Avg Home Value
$425,661
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,539
1-Year Change
+4.7%
% Renters
21.7%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026