Galileo School For Gifted Learning

3900 E State Road 46
Sanford, FL 32771
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Top 20%
Serving 585 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Galileo School For Gifted Learning ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Galileo School For Gifted Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Galileo School For Gifted Learning's student population of 585 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
585 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Galileo School For Gifted Learning ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galileo School For Gifted Learning is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#605 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
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66%
48%
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69%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
23%
36%
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Black
9%
21%
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White
58%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Galileo School For Gifted Learning's ranking?
Galileo School For Gifted Learning is ranked #605 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Galileo School For Gifted Learning often compared to?
Galileo School For Gifted Learningis often viewed alongside schools like Seminole Science Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Galileo School For Gifted Learning?
585 students attend Galileo School For Gifted Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Galileo School For Gifted Learning students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galileo School For Gifted Learning?
Galileo School For Gifted Learning has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Galileo School For Gifted Learning offer ?
Galileo School For Gifted Learning offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Galileo School For Gifted Learning part of?
Galileo School For Gifted Learning is part of Seminole School District.

School Reviews

5   12/15/2023
We have been having a very pleasant experience with Galileo Skyway Campus Sanford from day one. Outstanding and kind support staff and highly qualified, dedicated, and extremely responsive teachers. Galileo believes that all of their students have talents waiting to be discovered and the teachers and support staff help them find themselves. Parent and teacher involvement is excellent. My child loves going to this school and looks forward to attending all the fun educational activities and field trips. Highly recommend to everyone.
- Posted by Parent - Beatrix
5   9/15/2020
What an outstanding team at Galileo. We are so impressed with the way this school handled the hurdles of this school year. It is a friendly, attentive and student focused environment that is inclusive of every student. Every school should be like Galileo.
- Posted by Parent - Steve

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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