Serving 95 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Gateway Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in NC)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gateway Education Center's student population of 95 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gateway Education Center is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
55%
25%
White
25%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Gateway Education Center often compared to?
Gateway Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Herbin Metz Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway Education Center?
The graduation rate of Gateway Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Gateway Education Center?
95 students attend Gateway Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Gateway Education Center students are Black, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Education Center?
Gateway Education Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gateway Education Center offer ?
Gateway Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Gateway Education Center part of?
Gateway Education Center is part of Guilford County Schools School District.
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