Gateway School

1889 Dudley Shoals Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630
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Bottom 50%
Serving 49 students in grades 6-12, Gateway School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 49 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≤20%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gateway School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Gateway School's student population of 49 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
49 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Gateway School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway School is 0.51, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#2445 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gateway School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
11-19%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
12%
20%
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Black
8%
25%
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White
68%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
This chart display the diversity score of Gateway School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(18-19)
≤20%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gateway School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gateway School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gateway School's ranking?
Gateway School is ranked #2445 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway School?
The graduation rate of Gateway School is 20%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Gateway School?
49 students attend Gateway School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Gateway School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway School?
Gateway School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gateway School offer ?
Gateway School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Gateway School part of?
Gateway School is part of Caldwell County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 49 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≤20%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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