Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway

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

Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway ranks 660 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway is a public charter elementary and middle school in Sanford, Florida, serving 785 students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. This school is part of the Seminole County Public School District, which is ranked 7th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 5-star rating.

Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway consistently outperforms the Seminole County and Florida state averages on standardized tests, with 93% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1 EOC, compared to 56% for Seminole County and 55% for Florida. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with 48.28% White, 7.77% African American, 26.75% Hispanic, and 10.45% Asian students, which is higher than the nearby Choices In Learning Charter school. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated, it is lower than some nearby schools, such as Wicklow Elementary School and Pine Crest Elementary School.

The school's higher spending per student, at $7,899 in 2022-2023, suggests a focus on providing quality resources and support for students. This is higher than the state average and some nearby schools, such as Midway Elementary School ($11,681) and Pine Crest Elementary School ($13,084). Overall, Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway appears to be a high-performing school that is providing a strong educational experience for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

3755 Skyway Dr
Sanford, FL 32773

(407) 638-9696

District: Seminole

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,899

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 785

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.3%

Hispanic:

26.8%

Asian:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.1%

See top rated Florida elementary schools

Compare Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway ranks better than 70.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 22^nd among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Seminole School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.98. (See more...)

Compare Details Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway ranks better than 81.4% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.46. (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 (48.3%), Hispanic (26.8%), Asian (10.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway is 15.8, which is the 19^th best among 41 elementary schools in the Seminole School District. (See more...)

Compare Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway employs 49.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway is $7,899. 40 elementary schools in the Seminole School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway 223^rd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway in the ranking list.)

Seminole:

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

What do you think?

Your rating for Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	71.33	614^th	2247	72.7%
2022	67.01	689^th	2219	68.9%
2023	63.45	764^th	2240	65.9%
2024	68.98	660^th	2256	70.7%

See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

Rank History for Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.16	240^th	1177	79.6%
2024	78.46	223^rd	1196	81.4%

See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	330	59	50	168	2	0	32	641
2022	376	61	63	200	4	1	39	744
2023	379	61	82	210	7	0	46	785

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 Skyway

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	641	39.0	16.4	28.5
2022	744	41.0	18.1	31.2
2023	785	49.6	15.8	30.1

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 Skyway

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	641	39.0	16.4	28.5
2022	744	41.0	18.1	31.2
2023	785	49.6	15.8	30.1

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 Skyway

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$6,681 (100.0%)	$6,681
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$7,335 (100.0%)	$7,335
2023	$295 (3.7%)	$7,605 (96.3%)	$7,899

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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 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
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
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
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)
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
Choices In Learning Charter	Public, Charter	K-5	1100 East State Road 434	Winter Springs	32708	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 302-1005	680	42	16.1	20.1%	308 (45.3%)	31 (4.6%)	164 (24.1%)	125 (18.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (7.2%)	96.7	27^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.8%		94.6	50^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.8%	23	91.0	80.0	84.0				91.0	92.0	94.0				83.0					$7,983	$00	$7,983
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
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
Seminole Science Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	3580 N Us Highway 17-92	Lake Mary	32746	Seminole County	Seminole	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 864-8296	530	29	18.2	28.5%	173 (32.6%)	40 (7.5%)	117 (22.1%)	176 (33.2%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	18 (3.4%)	85.6	294^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.0%		88.9	198^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.2%	96	72.0	74.0	76.0	81.0	81.0	83.0	75.0	84.0	74.0	72.0	82.0	100.0	72.0	69.0	92.0	100.0	92.0	$8,439	$00	$8,439

Frequently Asked Questions about Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway

How many students attend Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway?

In the 2022-23 school year, 785 students attended Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway.

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

Students at Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway are 48% White, 27% Hispanic, 10% Asian, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Is Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway a good school?

Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway ranks 660^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway in?

Seminole

Rate Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

FLFlorida Elementary School Rankings

FLFlorida District Rankings

Schools in Sanford, FL

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Galileo School For Gifted Learning Skyway!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.