Galileo School For Gifted Learning
Tel:
(321) 249-9221
Galileo School For Gifted Learning serves 579 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Galileo School For Gifted Learning placed in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Galileo School For Gifted Learning places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Galileo School For Gifted Learning's student population of 579 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 579 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Galileo School For Gifted Learning is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Galileo School For Gifted Learning is 0.57, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #674 out of 3633 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 33% |
| Black | 8% | 22% |
| White | 62% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Seminole School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Galileo School For Gifted Learning is Scps Consequence Unit (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Midway Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sanford Midway Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 897 students
0.8 miles
2368 Brisson Ave
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-5950 0.8 PK-5 897 - Sanford Hamilton Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 671 students
1.9 miles
1501 E 8th St
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-6050 1.9 PK-5 671 - Sanford Scps Consequence Unit Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 21 students
1.9 miles
1151 E 28th St
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 708-7640 1.9 6-12 21 - Sanford Tapp Childcare Center Grades: PK | 3 students
1.9 miles
1211 S Mellonville Ave
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 320-0167 1.9 PK 3 - Altamonte Springs Hopper Center Special Education School
Grades: K-5 | 16 students
2.0 miles
612 Newport Ave
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
(407) 320-3950 2.0 K-5 16
School Reviews
| 5 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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