Galileo STEM Academy vs Willow Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galileo STEM Academy
Eagle · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
796 students
Willow Creek Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
503 students
| Measure | Galileo STEM Academy Eagle, Idaho | Willow Creek Elementary School Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #11 of 352 | #42 of 352 |
| National rank | #5127 of 50,301 | #11205 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 796 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 796 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.7% | 25.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 65% |
| city | Eagle | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Galileo STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 70.2).
- •Galileo STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (76% vs 65%).
- •Galileo STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •Galileo STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 25.4%).
- •Willow Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 22.1).
- •Galileo STEM Academy is the larger school with 796 students compared with 503.
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 STEM Academy better than Willow Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Galileo STEM Academy ranks higher (79.7 vs 70.2 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 STEM Academy and Willow Creek Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Eagle and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galileo STEM Academy: 796. Willow Creek Elementary School: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galileo STEM Academy and Willow Creek Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Galileo STEM Academy is 11th of 352 and Willow Creek Elementary School is 42nd of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).