Excellent
#80 of 719 schools in ID
Top 11% in state
Galileo Stem Academy
Elementary School · Joint School District No. 2 · Eagle, ID
A Joint School District No. 2 elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4735 WEST SAGUARO DRIVE, Eagle, ID 83616
- Math 79% proficient (2022)
- Reading 85% proficient (2022)
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Galileo Stem Academy score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 82% in 2022.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Galileo Stem Academy 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low149/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,013
Median home value
$720,300
Median rent
$1,752/mo
College educated
53.2%
Homeownership
86.1%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83616; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,018 | Compare → |
| Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Chief Joseph School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 504 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Joint School District No. 2
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #21 of 60
- District spending per student
- $9,276NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Galileo Stem Academy is listed in JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Galileo Stem Academy
Galileo Stem Academy is a public elementary school in Eagle, ID, part of Joint School District No. 2, serving approximately 771 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #80 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Galileo Stem Academy
What grades does Galileo Stem Academy serve?
Galileo Stem Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Galileo Stem Academy?
Galileo Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 771 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galileo Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Galileo Stem Academy is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Galileo Stem Academy rank in ID?
Galileo Stem Academy ranks #80 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Galileo Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Galileo Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Galileo Stem Academy has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Galileo Stem Academy a charter school?
No, Galileo Stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Galileo Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Galileo Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Galileo Stem Academy?
5.6% of students at Galileo Stem Academy 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
- 771
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (208) 350-4105
- Area population (ZIP 83616)
- 34,736
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 83616; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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