Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway

50 Pleasant Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 43%
  • : 50%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway's student population of 401 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
(20-21)
43%
37%
(20-21)
50%
49%
(20-21)
35-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
95%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
2%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway often compared to?
Community Day Charter Public School - Gatewayis often viewed alongside schools like Community Day Charter Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway?
401 students attend Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway?
Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway offer ?
Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway part of?
Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway is part of Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 43%
  • : 50%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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