Serving 559 students in grades 7-8, Gateway Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Gateway Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1497 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
30%
14%
White
49%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway Middle School's ranking?
Gateway Middle School is ranked #1497 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Gateway Middle School?
559 students attend Gateway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Gateway Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Middle School?
Gateway Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gateway Middle School offer ?
Gateway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gateway Middle School part of?
Gateway Middle School is part of Gateway School District.
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