Galileo Middle School vs Lamar Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 208 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
Lamar Middle School
Lamar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
275 students
| Measure | Galileo Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Lamar Middle School Lamar, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 262 | #206 of 262 |
| National rank | #14033 of 15,369 | #12671 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 277 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 76.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 24% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Lamar |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lamar Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 18.4).
- •Lamar Middle School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 8%).
- •Lamar Middle School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 26%).
- •Lamar Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.4% vs 82.3%).
- •Lamar Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 13.9).
- •Galileo Middle School is the larger school with 277 students compared with 275.
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 Lamar Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lamar Middle School ranks higher (26.0 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 Lamar Middle School?
About 208 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Lamar in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galileo Middle School: 277. Lamar Middle School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galileo Middle School and Lamar Middle School rank in Colorado?
Galileo Middle School is 238th of 262 and Lamar Middle School is 206th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).