Galileo Middle School vs Queen Palmer Elementary School
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
Queen Palmer Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
198 students
| Measure | Galileo Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Queen Palmer Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 262 | #845 of 993 |
| National rank | #14033 of 15,369 | #43992 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 277 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 17% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Queen Palmer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.4 vs 18.4).
- •Queen Palmer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 8%).
- •Galileo Middle School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Queen Palmer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.3% vs 82.3%).
- •Queen Palmer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.9).
- •Galileo Middle School is the larger school with 277 students compared with 198.
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 Queen Palmer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Queen Palmer Elementary School ranks higher (21.4 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 Queen Palmer Elementary School?
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. Queen Palmer Elementary School: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galileo Middle School and Queen Palmer Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Galileo Middle School is 238th of 262 and Queen Palmer Elementary School is 845th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).