Serving 591 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Galileo School For Gifted Learning ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Galileo School For Gifted Learning's student population of 591 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Galileo School For Gifted Learning ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galileo School For Gifted Learning is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#934 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
27%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
52%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #934 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Galileo School For Gifted Learning?
591 students attend Galileo School For Gifted Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Galileo School For Gifted Learning students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 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 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
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 6/7/2024
My daughter has attended the Galileo Skyway campus for several years and next year will be her last year before she heads off to High School. We decided to move our daughter from another charter school to Galileo after receiving feedback and looking into the school. It was important to us that she not attend the local public middle school as our experience with that school and education was awful. Galileo has been an amazing experience and it''s worth the drive (roughly 25-20 minutes each way) to have her attend a school that is filled with teachers who are dedicated to their work and the kids. I have experienced the school as a parent, volunteer and a substitute. The teachers are professional and I can tell you from seeing it for myself what they endure as a result of COVIDs social impact on many kids entering a school setting for the first time. The principal is Mrs. Nunez, she is phenomenal. In fact, I had her as a soccer coach in HS and she is still as kind, humble and dedicated all these years later and now as a principal for many years. She is structured, patient, professional and cares about her staff, the kids and the families. She is by far the best communicator I have ever seen. She is very clear in her layout of communication to parents and leaves little room for confusion (which is not easy). Any situations we have experienced at the school have been so minor, even compared to the middle school that is the next street over from my house. My daughter ''wishes'' there would be some ''action'' to see a fight or have something intense happen they can gossip about. But I love that she only wants that because she has NOT had to experience it at her school. One day she will look back and be so happy she didn''t have to experience a lot of the crap that happens in traditional Middle schools. Galileo has a really cool pre-vet program. This is something you generally see in HS, but they have one right there on campus and the middle school kids fully take care of the farm. It''s pretty amazing. If you are looking for a school that will not make your child be cookie cutter, that embraces their talents and uniqueness, that encourages them to learn in their own way (as long as they are not disrupting others), that offers out of the box classes and programs for them at a younger age; I highly recommend Galileo School for Gifted Learning!
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.
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.
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