Columbia Elementary School vs Galileo Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students
Galileo Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
277 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Galileo Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #364 of 993 | #238 of 262 |
| National rank | #22829 of 50,301 | #14033 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 265 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 8% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 18.4).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 8%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 82.3%).
- •Galileo Middle School is the larger school with 277 students compared with 265.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia Elementary School better than Galileo Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Elementary School ranks higher (53.3 vs 18.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Columbia Elementary School and Galileo Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary School: 265. Galileo Middle School: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary School and Galileo Middle School rank in Colorado?
Columbia Elementary School is 364th of 993 and Galileo Middle School is 238th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).