Serving 382 students in grades 6,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
382 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)55%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)45%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
77%
14%
Black
11%
14%
White
9%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Gateway School For Performing Arts (Magnet)?
382 students attend Gateway School For Performing Arts (Magnet).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Gateway School For Performing Arts (Magnet) students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway School For Performing Arts (Magnet)?
Gateway School For Performing Arts (Magnet) has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gateway School For Performing Arts (Magnet) offer ?
Gateway School For Performing Arts (Magnet) offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Gateway School For Performing Arts (Magnet) part of?
Gateway School For Performing Arts (Magnet) is part of Reading School District.
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