Serving 433 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gates Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 88% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 84% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which was equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
433 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)88%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)84%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
38%
7%
Hispanic
1%
23%
Black
2%
10%
White
56%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Acton-Boxborough School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Gates Elementary School?
433 students attend Gates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Gates Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gates Elementary School?
Gates Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gates Elementary School offer ?
Gates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Gates Elementary School part of?
Gates Elementary School is part of Acton-Boxborough School District.
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