Serving 771 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Galileo Stem Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 771 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Galileo Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Galileo Stem Academy's student population of 771 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
771 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Galileo Stem Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galileo Stem Academy is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 709 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
73%
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
4%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galileo Stem Academy's ranking?
Galileo Stem Academy is ranked #8 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Galileo Stem Academy often compared to?
Galileo Stem Academyis often viewed alongside schools like North Star Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Galileo Stem Academy?
771 students attend Galileo Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Galileo Stem Academy students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galileo Stem Academy?
Galileo Stem Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Galileo Stem Academy offer ?
Galileo Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Galileo Stem Academy part of?
Galileo Stem Academy is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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