Galaxy Middle School vs. Heritage Middle School
Should you attend Galaxy Middle School or Heritage Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,056 students in grades 6-8, Galaxy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 993 students in grades 6-8, Heritage Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,056 students
993 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2933 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2785 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
352
327
Grade 7 Students
359
337
Grade 8 Students
345
329
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
45%
41%
% Black
15%
16%
% White
34%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
