Serving 28 students in grades 5-12, Gateway Achievement Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in WV)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway Achievement Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gateway Achievement Center's student population of 28 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gateway Achievement Center is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
100%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
How many students attend Gateway Achievement Center?
28 students attend Gateway Achievement Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Gateway Achievement Center students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Achievement Center?
Gateway Achievement Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gateway Achievement Center offer ?
Gateway Achievement Center offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gateway Achievement Center part of?
Gateway Achievement Center is part of Marshall County Schools School District.
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