Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway

50 Pleasant Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway's student population of 401 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#741 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
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43%
37%
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50%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
95%
23%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
2%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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0.10
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway's ranking?
Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway is ranked #741 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway often compared to?
Community Day Charter Public School - Gatewayis often viewed alongside schools like Community Day Charter Public School - Prospect by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway?
401 students attend Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway?
Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway offer ?
Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway part of?
Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway is part of Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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