Gateway Polytechnic Academy

5149 S Signal Butte Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,034 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gateway Polytechnic Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 1,034 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 30% in AZ
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gateway Polytechnic Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Gateway Polytechnic Academy's student population of 1,034 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
1,034 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Gateway Polytechnic Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway Polytechnic Academy is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#399 out of 1956 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gateway Polytechnic Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gateway Polytechnic Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gateway Polytechnic Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
21%
47%
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Black
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gateway Polytechnic Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gateway Polytechnic Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Gateway Polytechnic Academy and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gateway Polytechnic Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gateway Polytechnic Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gateway Polytechnic Academy's ranking?
Gateway Polytechnic Academy is ranked #399 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Gateway Polytechnic Academy often compared to?
Gateway Polytechnic Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Silver Valley Elementary School, American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6, Basis Mesa by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gateway Polytechnic Academy?
1,034 students attend Gateway Polytechnic Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Gateway Polytechnic Academy students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Polytechnic Academy?
Gateway Polytechnic Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gateway Polytechnic Academy offer ?
Gateway Polytechnic Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Gateway Polytechnic Academy part of?
Gateway Polytechnic Academy is part of Queen Creek Unified District (4245) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 1,034 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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