Excellent
#171 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 5% in state
Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway
Elementary School · Seminole · Sanford, FL
A Seminole charter elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3755 SKYWAY DR, Sanford, FL 32773
- Math 67% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Orlando map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,798/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sanford), 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
$63,496
Median home value
$259,600
Median rent
$1,482/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
56.5%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32773; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galileo School for Gifted LearningCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 2.2 mi | 594 | Compare → |
| Midway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 804 | Compare → |
| Liberty Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Pine Crest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 671 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Seminole
- Schools in district
- 76
- Rank in district
- #2 of 71
- District spending per student
- $10,243NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway is listed in SEMINOLE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway
Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway is a public elementary school in Sanford, FL, part of Seminole, serving approximately 797 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #171 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway
What grades does Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway serve?
Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway?
Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway has an enrollment of approximately 797 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway?
The student-teacher ratio at Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway rank in FL?
Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway ranks #171 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway's MySchoolScout rating?
Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 for Gifted Learning Skyway?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway a charter school?
Yes, Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway a Title I school?
No, Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway?
30.7% of students at Galileo School for Gifted Learning Skyway 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 797
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Seminole County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (407) 638-9696
- Area population (ZIP 32773)
- 33,184
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- 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 32773; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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