Serving 796 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Galileo Stem Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 796 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Galileo Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Galileo Stem Academy's student population of 796 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
796 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Galileo Stem Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galileo Stem Academy is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 704 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
85%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galileo Stem Academy's ranking?
Galileo Stem Academy is ranked #7 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Galileo Stem Academy often compared to?
Galileo Stem Academyis often viewed alongside schools like North Star Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Galileo Stem Academy?
796 students attend Galileo Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Galileo Stem Academy students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Galileo Stem Academy?
Galileo Stem Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Galileo Stem Academy offer ?
Galileo Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Galileo Stem Academy part of?
Galileo Stem Academy is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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