For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 687 students in Gallatin CUSD 7 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Gallatin CUSD 7 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (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
3 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
687 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gallatin CUSD 7 School District, 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 82% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#488 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
1%
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
95%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,665 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,761 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,665
$22,423
Spending / Student
$16,761
$21,662
Best Gallatin CUSD 7 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gallatin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5175 Highway 13
Junction, IL 62954
(618) 272-3821
Junction, IL 62954
(618) 272-3821
Grades: PK-4
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Gallatin Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5175 Highway 13
Junction, IL 62954
(618) 272-3821
Junction, IL 62954
(618) 272-3821
Grades: 5-8
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
Gallatin High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5175 Highway 13
Junction, IL 62954
(618) 272-3821
Junction, IL 62954
(618) 272-3821
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gallatin CUSD 7 School District?
Gallatin CUSD 7 School District manages 3 public schools serving 687 students.
What is the rank of Gallatin CUSD 7 School District?
Gallatin CUSD 7 School District is ranked #487 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 Gallatin CUSD 7 School District?
95% of Gallatin CUSD 7 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gallatin CUSD 7 School District?
Gallatin CUSD 7 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Gallatin CUSD 7 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,761 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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