Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gateway Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gateway Charter Academy's student population of 427 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gateway Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway Charter Academy is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7025 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
53%
Black
97%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway Charter Academy's ranking?
Gateway Charter Academy is ranked #7025 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Gateway Charter Academy often compared to?
Gateway Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like R L Thornton Elementary School, J N Ervin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Gateway Charter Academy?
427 students attend Gateway Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Gateway Charter Academy students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Charter Academy?
Gateway Charter Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gateway Charter Academy offer ?
Gateway Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gateway Charter Academy part of?
Gateway Charter Academy is part of Gateway Charter Academy School District.
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