Serving 729 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Galileo Magnet School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Galileo Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Galileo Magnet School's student population of 729 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
729 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Galileo Magnet School ranks within the top 1% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galileo Magnet School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 707 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galileo Magnet School's ranking?
Galileo Magnet School is ranked #7 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Galileo Magnet School often compared to?
Galileo Magnet Schoolis 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?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Galileo Magnet School?
729 students attend Galileo Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Galileo Magnet School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galileo Magnet School?
Galileo Magnet School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Galileo Magnet School offer ?
Galileo Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Galileo Magnet School part of?
Galileo Magnet School is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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