Serving 6 students in grades 5-12, Gateway Children's Services ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in KY)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway Children's Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gateway Children's Services's student population of 6 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gateway Children's Services is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
33%
8%
Black
17%
11%
White
50%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
20%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).
How many students attend Gateway Children's Services?
6 students attend Gateway Children's Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Gateway Children's Services students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Children's Services?
Gateway Children's Services has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gateway Children's Services offer ?
Gateway Children's Services offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gateway Children's Services part of?
Gateway Children's Services is part of Montgomery County School District.
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