Galileo School For Gifted Learning

Q: Is Galileo School For Gifted Learning a good school?

Galileo School For Gifted Learning ranks 785 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Galileo School For Gifted Learning is a public charter elementary and middle school in Sanford, Florida, serving 591 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. As part of the highly-ranked Seminole School District, Galileo consistently outperforms the district and the state in academic assessments, with exceptional proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra, Geometry, and Civics.

One of Galileo's key strengths is its racial diversity, with a more balanced student population compared to nearby schools like Wicklow Elementary School and Pine Crest Elementary School. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 25.6% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is still lower than the rates at Wicklow (24.3%) and Pine Crest (34.3%). Galileo also has a higher spending per student at $9,870, compared to the nearby schools.

Galileo School For Gifted Learning has maintained a strong academic performance, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Florida elementary schools over the past decade, with a peak ranking of 9th out of 2,064 schools in the 2013-2014 school year. While the school's focus on academic excellence and diverse student population are commendable, the increase in chronic absenteeism is an area that the school should closely monitor and address to ensure continued student success.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

3900 E State Road 46
Sanford, FL 32771

(321) 249-9221

District: Seminole

SchoolDigger Rank:
785^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,870

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 591

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.8%

Hispanic:

26.7%

African American:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Galileo School For Gifted Learning ranks better than 65.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 23^rd among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Seminole School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.45. (See more...)

Compare Details Galileo School For Gifted Learning ranks better than 87.3% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.89. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.8%), Hispanic (26.7%), African American (8.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Galileo School For Gifted Learning is 14, which is the 2^nd best among 41 elementary schools in the Seminole School District. (See more...)

Compare Galileo School For Gifted Learning employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Galileo School For Gifted Learning is $9,870, which is the 19^th highest among 41 elementary schools in the Seminole School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Galileo School For Gifted Learning was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Galileo School For Gifted Learning 152^nd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Galileo School For Gifted Learning in the ranking list.)

Seminole:

SchoolDigger ranks Seminole 7^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Galileo School For Gifted Learning

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2014	97.48	9^th	2064	99.6%
2016	79.31	398^th	2087	80.9%
2017	78.51	414^th	2112	80.4%
2018	69.96	608^th	2118	71.3%
2019	75.21	510^th	2182	76.6%
2021	72.67	589^th	2247	73.8%
2022	66.41	703^rd	2219	68.3%
2023	61.83	799^th	2240	64.3%
2024	63.45	785^th	2256	65.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Galileo School For Gifted Learning

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	75.29	228^th	997	77.1%
2017	91.76	70^th	1031	93.2%
2018	86.67	123^rd	1035	88.1%
2019	87.98	104^th	1099	90.5%
2021	80.52	186^th	1136	83.6%
2022	69.84	304^th	1148	73.5%
2023	79.85	197^th	1177	83.3%
2024	83.89	152^nd	1196	87.3%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)

100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, September 4, 2020

Great teachers and staff, organized, friendly and a curriculum that focuses on student growth. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, April 10, 2019

This is my son's third year at Galileo, and he absolutely loves it! He has been blessed with amazing teachers and support staff who create a fun, safe, and effective learning environment. He has developed a love for school, reading, math, and history. The other families also add value because you can feel a true sense of commitment to families supporting their students and their friends. That commitment to excellence, support, and inclusion can be seen in all areas and levels of the school and administration. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, January 14, 2018

great school. My daughter has been there for several years. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Galileo School For Gifted Learning

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	109	4	19	8	0	0	1	141
2013	129	5	21	12	0	1	1	169
2014	143	15	30	26	0	1	8	223
2015	172	14	29	38	0	0	17	270
2016	243	24	35	75	0	0	22	399
2017	324	35	40	101	0	0	25	525
2018	361	48	31	111	0	0	28	579
2019	356	47	30	116	1	0	36	586
2020	355	49	26	125	1	0	32	588
2021	335	54	31	138	1	1	29	589
2022	336	55	29	133	1	1	30	585
2023	306	50	46	158	1	1	29	591

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Galileo School For Gifted Learning

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	141	12.0	11.7	5.7
2013	169	9.0	18.7	7.1
2014	223	15.0	14.8	17
2015	270	24.0	11.2	20.7
2016	399	38.0	10.5	28.3
2017	525	50.0	10.5	25.7
2018	579	46.0	12.5	26.6
2019	586	40.0	14.6	26.1
2020	588	41.0	14.3	26.7
2021	589	40.0	14.7	28.4
2022	585	39.0	15.0	30.1
2023	591	42.0	14.0	25.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Galileo School For Gifted Learning

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	141	12.0	11.7	5.7
2013	169	9.0	18.7	7.1
2014	223	15.0	14.8	17
2015	270	24.0	11.2	20.7
2016	399	38.0	10.5	28.3
2017	525	50.0	10.5	25.7
2018	579	46.0	12.5	26.6
2019	586	40.0	14.6	26.1
2020	588	41.0	14.3	26.7
2021	589	40.0	14.7	28.4
2022	585	39.0	15.0	30.1
2023	591	42.0	14.0	25.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Galileo School For Gifted Learning

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$7,887 (100.0%)	$7,887
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$7,558 (100.0%)	$7,558
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$7,843 (100.0%)	$7,843
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$7,840 (100.0%)	$7,840
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$7,493 (100.0%)	$7,493
2023	$257 (2.6%)	$9,613 (97.4%)	$9,870

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Galileo School For Gifted Learning

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 510^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 799^th of 2240 Elementary schools	12.3%
Ranks 104^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 197^th of 1177 Middle schools	7.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Galileo School For Gifted Learning)	68	59	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	67	63	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Galileo School For Gifted Learning)	59	59
3rd Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	71	65	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Galileo School For Gifted Learning)	71	67	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	65	64	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Galileo School For Gifted Learning)	75	66	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	72	70	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Galileo School For Gifted Learning)	72	71	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	64	65	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Galileo School For Gifted Learning)	59	57	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	65	57	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Galileo School For Gifted Learning)	73	46	27%
5th Grade Science (Seminole)	62	64	2%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Galileo School For Gifted Learning)	78	63	15%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	60	60
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Galileo School For Gifted Learning)	75	53	22%
6th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	65	59	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Galileo School For Gifted Learning)	67	67
7th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	58	57	1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Galileo School For Gifted Learning)	90	76	14%
7th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	61	58	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Galileo School For Gifted Learning)	87	54	33%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole)	61	57	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Galileo School For Gifted Learning)	62	11	51%
8th Grade Mathematics (Seminole)	32	28	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Galileo School For Gifted Learning)	77	62	15%
8th Grade Science (Seminole)	57	55	2%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Galileo School For Gifted Learning)	85	86	1%
End of Course Civics (Seminole)	74	71	3%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Galileo School For Gifted Learning)	100	88	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Seminole)	63	60	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	586	591	0.9%
African American	47	50	6.4%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	30	46	53.3%
Hispanic	116	158	36.2%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	356	306	14%
Two or More Races	36	29	19.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.1%	25.2%	0.9%

Schools Near Galileo School For Gifted Learning

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Galileo School For Gifted Learning	Public, Charter	K-8	3900 E State Road 46	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	No	(321) 249-9221	591	42	14.0	25.2%	306 (51.8%)	50 (8.5%)	158 (26.7%)	46 (7.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.9%)	63.5	785^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.2%		61.8	799^th of 2240 public elementary schools	64.3%	14	65.0	60.0	53.0	70.0	73.0	66.0	56.0	60.0	68.0	81.0	81.0	64.0	46.0	65.0	95.0	94.0	89.0	$9,870	$257	$9,613
Midway Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2368 Brisson Ave	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-5950	786	52	15.2	85.8%	104 (13.2%)	393 (50.0%)	229 (29.1%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (6.4%)	36	1457^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.4%		40	1338^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.3%	119	56.0	46.0	39.0				58.0	49.0	16.0	73.0			40.0					$11,681	$2,164	$9,517
Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3755 Skyway Dr	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 638-9696	785	50	15.8	30.1%	379 (48.3%)	61 (7.8%)	210 (26.8%)	82 (10.4%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.9%)	69	660^th of 2256 public elementary schools	70.7%		63.4	764^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.9%	104	79.0	69.0	59.0	67.0	80.0	71.0	71.0	68.0	59.0	58.0	80.0	63.0	42.0	59.0	93.0		92.0	$7,899	$295	$7,605
Hamilton Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1501 E 8th St	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-6050	713	47	15.0	83.6%	129 (18.1%)	291 (40.8%)	237 (33.2%)	16 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (5.3%)	51	1074^th of 2256 public elementary schools	52.4%		43.7	1235^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.9%	161	59.0	50.0	44.0				55.0	64.0	43.0	100.0			59.0					$10,824	$2,198	$8,626
Pine Crest Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	405 W 27th St	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-5450	701	42	16.8	88.6%	102 (14.6%)	220 (31.4%)	328 (46.8%)	16 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.9%)	39.2	1361^st of 2256 public elementary schools	39.7%		25.6	1732^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	22.7%	371	37.0	43.0	49.0				53.0	56.0	41.0	100.0			57.0					$13,084	$3,057	$10,027
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1300 W 20th St	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 320-5850	925	53	17.2	37.0%	160 (17.3%)	177 (19.1%)	156 (16.9%)	393 (42.5%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (3.7%)	85	301^st of 2256 public elementary schools	86.7%		77	467^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.2%	166	75.0	75.0	79.0				77.0	73.0	32.0	100.0			81.0					$9,862	$1,278	$8,583
Contracted Services	Public	PK, KG-5	400 E Lake Mary Blvd	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	No	No	No	(407) 320-0422	16	0		18.8%	5 (31.3%)	5 (31.3%)	3 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (18.8%)								(n/a)
Wicklow Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	100 Placid Lake Dr	Sanford	32773	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-1250	654	43	15.2	83.2%	91 (13.9%)	179 (27.4%)	358 (54.7%)	8 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.4%)	22.8	1827^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.0%		28.1	1659^th of 2240 public elementary schools	25.9%	168	39.0	41.0	40.0				45.0	36.0	15.0	88.0			38.0					$13,049	$2,917	$10,133
Osteen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Doyle Rd	Osteen	32764	Volusia County	Volusia	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 328-5500	469	32	14.6	59.5%	268 (57.1%)	22 (4.7%)	161 (34.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.2%)	47.8	1149^th of 2256 public elementary schools	49.1%		63.8	757^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.2%	392	59.0	55.0	48.0				49.0	52.0	53.0				53.0					$10,259	$1,756	$8,502
Idyllwilde Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	430 Vihlen Rd	Sanford	32771	Seminole County	Seminole	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 320-3750	772	50	15.4	79.7%	159 (20.6%)	302 (39.1%)	227 (29.4%)	23 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	56 (7.3%)	27.7	1696^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.8%		37.6	1394^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.8%	302	43.0	44.0	41.0				49.0	39.0	19.0	95.0			44.0					$11,397	$2,411	$8,987

Frequently Asked Questions about Galileo School For Gifted Learning

Is Galileo School For Gifted Learning a good school?

Galileo School For Gifted Learning ranks 785^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Galileo School For Gifted Learning in?

Seminole

How many students attend Galileo School For Gifted Learning?

In the 2022-23 school year, 591 students attended Galileo School For Gifted Learning.

What is the racial makeup of Galileo School For Gifted Learning?

Students at Galileo School For Gifted Learning are 52% White, 27% Hispanic, 8% African American, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

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