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Galileo School of Math and Science

Public | 6-8 | 715 students

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Posted March 15, 2013

The first two years my kid when to school there they liked to "experiment" with different teaching methods. All boys in one class all girls in another class. The year following was the laptop experiment to where the kids carry around a big laptop all day. My kid isn't a test subject! I'm not overly crazy that the teachers allow the students to retake tests until they score better on them or give the same credit to kids that turn in assignments late to those that do the work on time. This school is too busy trying to be cool and not a school. The school may have changed it's name (use to be East middle school) but it's still the same poor quality it use to have. Test scores prove it. Very disappointed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 3, 2011

my child went to this school for 2 LONG years. The teachers are ok.The principals are a joke as well as their counselors.They might as well take lessons in manners from the students.They talk about you behind your back and make you feel extra unwelcome.Grow up Galileo staff you're all adults now not the students.I opted to enroll my daughter somewhere with adult staff even though its further out of my way.I wouldnt send my child there again for a million dollars!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2010

I also was disappointed about the lack of music programs but they will offer band/orchestra and choir next school year and I am very excited as is my child. I sat in with my child on take your family to school day and was impressed with the teachers and the technology.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

228 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

228 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 62% in 2012.

228 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2012.

216 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

217 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students50%
Female45%
Male54%
Black (not Hispanic)46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)61%
Free lunch eligible42%
Reduced lunch eligible52%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch71%
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable51%

Reading

All Students57%
Female66%
Male47%
Black (not Hispanic)59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)68%
Free lunch eligible51%
Reduced lunch eligible52%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch78%
Students with disabilities (IEP)16%
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable59%

Writing

All Students37%
Female44%
Male28%
Black (not Hispanic)27%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)45%
Free lunch eligible31%
Reduced lunch eligible35%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities41%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable38%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students41%
Female39%
Male44%
Black (not Hispanic)14%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
Multiracial56%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)45%
Free lunch eligible37%
Reduced lunch eligible58%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch48%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities46%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)11%
Language proficiency status - not applicable42%

Reading

All Students54%
Female57%
Male51%
Black (not Hispanic)32%
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
Multiracial56%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)62%
Free lunch eligible48%
Reduced lunch eligible74%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch64%
Students with disabilities (IEP)10%
Students without disabilities59%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)16%
Language proficiency status - not applicable56%

Writing

All Students40%
Female52%
Male29%
Black (not Hispanic)14%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracial56%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)46%
Free lunch eligible38%
Reduced lunch eligible58%
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities44%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)11%
Language proficiency status - not applicable42%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students50%
Female46%
Male52%
Black (not Hispanic)27%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracial38%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
Free lunch eligible46%
Reduced lunch eligible36%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch64%
Students with disabilities (IEP)11%
Students without disabilities53%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable50%

Reading

All Students64%
Female68%
Male61%
Black (not Hispanic)50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracial71%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
Free lunch eligible58%
Reduced lunch eligible68%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch77%
Students with disabilities (IEP)11%
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable64%

Science

All Students34%
Female29%
Male38%
Black (not Hispanic)15%
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Multiracial38%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)46%
Free lunch eligible27%
Reduced lunch eligible40%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch49%
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities37%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable36%

Writing

All Students47%
Female54%
Male41%
Black (not Hispanic)39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Multiracial52%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)49%
Free lunch eligible40%
Reduced lunch eligible52%
Students with disabilities (IEP)5%
Students without disabilities50%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable47%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 53% 61%
Hispanic 30% 28%
Black 13% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 62%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1600 North Union Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Phone: (719) 328-2008

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