Galileo Academy 101
Tel:
(760) 241-1753
- Galileo Academy 101 serves 698 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Galileo Academy 101 placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Galileo Academy 101's student population of 698 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 698 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Galileo Academy 101 is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Galileo Academy 101 is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2604 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 57% | 54% |
| Black | 16% | 5% |
| White | 17% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Victor Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Galileo Academy 101 is Alta Vista Innovation High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lomitas Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Victorville Lomitas Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 826 students
0.2 miles
12571 First Ave.
Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 243-2012 0.2 K-6 826 - Hesperia Alta Vista Innovation High School Grades: 8-12 | 975 students
0.7 miles
11988 Hesperia Rd.
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 203-4846 0.7 8-12 975 - Victorville Endeavour School Of Exploration Grades: K-6 | 719 students
0.9 miles
12403 Ridgecrest Rd.
Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 843-7303 0.9 K-6 719 - Victorville Lakeview Leadership Academy Grades: 7-9 | 1,032 student
1.1 miles
12484 Tamarisk Rd.
Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 955-3400 1.1 7-9 1,032 - Victorville Mojave Vista Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 1,065 student
1.1 miles
16100 Burwood Ave.
Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 241-2474 1.1 K-6 1,065
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