Galileo Middle School vs James Irwin Elementary School - Howard
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galileo Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
277 students
James Irwin Elementary School - Howard
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
213 students
| Measure | Galileo Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | James Irwin Elementary School - Howard Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 262 | #300 of 993 |
| National rank | #14033 of 15,369 | #19522 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 277 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | – |
| Math proficiency | 8% | – |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Howard scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 18.4).
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Howard does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 82.3%).
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Howard does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •Galileo Middle School is the larger school with 277 students compared with 213.
- •Galileo Middle School is a public school while James Irwin Elementary School - Howard is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Galileo Middle School better than James Irwin Elementary School - Howard?
On the Success Index (US), James Irwin Elementary School - Howard ranks higher (58.1 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 Galileo Middle School and James Irwin Elementary School - Howard?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galileo Middle School: 277. James Irwin Elementary School - Howard: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galileo Middle School and James Irwin Elementary School - Howard rank in Colorado?
Galileo Middle School is 238th of 262 and James Irwin Elementary School - Howard is 300th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).