East Gate Middle School serves 399 students in grades 5-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
399 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
44%
32%
White
53%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend East Gate Middle School?
399 students attend East Gate Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of East Gate Middle School students are White, 44% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Gate Middle School?
East Gate Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Gate Middle School offer ?
East Gate Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is East Gate Middle School part of?
East Gate Middle School is part of Ozark City School District.
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