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%
- Math Proficiency: 43%
- Reading Proficiency: 50%
- Science Proficiency: 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)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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