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Galileo School of Math and Science

1600 NORTH UNION BLVD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
382
Students
Total enrolled
$15,578
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 9% vs nat'l
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 382 students in grades 06–08 in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado.
9% above average funding
District spends $15,578 per pupil, 9% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Galileo School of Math and Science is a mid-sized middle in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, serving grades 06–08 with 382 students. The district invests $15,578 per student — 9% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Galileo School of Math and Science

382
Total Students
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
84%
Free Lunch
27
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution207 male · 175 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility84%
National avg 52% · 320 students
Student Composition
31%
45%
12%
11%
Asian1%
White31%
Hispanic / Latino45%
Black12%
Multiracial11%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080306006379

Academic Outcomes at Galileo School of Math and Science

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 30th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 80909

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,578Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,578
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,854
Student Support$2,960
Administration$1,869
Operations$2,337
Other$1,558
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,578 spent per student, an estimated $6,901 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
40%
48%
State government
40.3%
Local (property tax)
47.8%
Federal programs
11.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 84% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
McAuliffe ElementaryScott Elementary SchoolMartinez Elementary SchoolChipeta Elementary School
+14 more
↓
Middle
Jenkins Middle SchoolSabin Middle SchoolNorth Middle SchoolRussell Middle School
+3 more
↓
High School
Doherty High SchoolPalmer High SchoolCoronado High SchoolMitchell High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyEl Paso County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictColorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E →
Phone: (719)328-2200
NCES ID: 080306006379
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in COLORADO SPRINGS seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
High
Doherty High School
1,832 students · 09–12
● 47 opp44% FRL
High
Palmer High School
1,384 students · 09–12
55% FRL
High
Coronado High School
1,305 students · 09–12
● 41 opp45% FRL
High
Mitchell High School
886 students · 09–12
● 40 opp72% FRL
Mid
Jenkins Middle School
790 students · 06–08
41% FRL
Mid
Sabin Middle School
601 students · 06–08
● 47 opp67% FRL
Mid
North Middle School
590 students · 06–08
63% FRL
Elem
McAuliffe Elementary
519 students · PK–05
● 42 opp52% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1600 NORTH UNION BLVD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.