Galileo School for Gifted Learning vs Midway Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galileo School for Gifted Learning
Sanford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
590 students
Midway Elementary School
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
789 students
| Measure | Galileo School for Gifted Learning Sanford, Florida | Midway Elementary School Sanford, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #229 of 2,187 | #1619 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #3889 of 50,301 | #27701 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 590 | 789 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 789 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 84.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 54% |
| city | Sanford | Sanford |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Galileo School for Gifted Learning scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 46.3).
- •Galileo School for Gifted Learning does better on math proficiency (77% vs 54%).
- •Galileo School for Gifted Learning does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 48%).
- •Galileo School for Gifted Learning does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 84.7%).
- •Galileo School for Gifted Learning does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 14.9).
- •Midway Elementary School is the larger school with 789 students compared with 590.
- •Galileo School for Gifted Learning is a charter school while Midway Elementary School is a public 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 School for Gifted Learning better than Midway Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Galileo School for Gifted Learning ranks higher (82.0 vs 46.3 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 School for Gifted Learning and Midway Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galileo School for Gifted Learning: 590. Midway Elementary School: 789. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galileo School for Gifted Learning and Midway Elementary School rank in Florida?
Galileo School for Gifted Learning is 229th of 2,187 and Midway Elementary School is 1619th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).