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#1784 of 1,815 schools in CO
Galileo School of Math and Science
Middle School · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E · Colorado Springs, CO
A Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1600 NORTH UNION BLVD, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
- Math 7% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Galileo School of Math and Science score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 75 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Galileo School of Math and Science sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,194/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,777
Median home value
$352,400
Median rent
$1,227/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80909; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Orton AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 1.8 | 2–8 | 1.4 mi | 115 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #57 of 57
- District spending per student
- $15,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Galileo School of Math and Science is listed in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Galileo School of Math and Science
Galileo School of Math and Science is a public middle school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E, serving approximately 308 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,784 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Galileo School of Math and Science
What grades does Galileo School of Math and Science serve?
Galileo School of Math and Science serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Galileo School of Math and Science?
Galileo School of Math and Science has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galileo School of Math and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Galileo School of Math and Science is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Galileo School of Math and Science rank in CO?
Galileo School of Math and Science ranks #1,784 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Galileo School of Math and Science's MySchoolScout rating?
Galileo School of Math and Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Galileo School of Math and Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Galileo School of Math and Science has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Galileo School of Math and Science a charter school?
No, Galileo School of Math and Science is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Galileo School of Math and Science a Title I school?
No, Galileo School of Math and Science is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Galileo School of Math and Science?
89.0% of students at Galileo School of Math and Science qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 308
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 80.8%
- Phone
- (719) 328-2200
- Area population (ZIP 80909)
- 36,171
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80909; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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