Serving 103 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gallatin Gateway School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Gallatin Gateway School's attendance zone covers the entire Gallatin Gateway school district, encompassing approximately 275.2 square miles around the city of Gallatin Gateway, MT. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 21.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gallatin Gateway School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gallatin Gateway School's student population of 103 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
103 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Gallatin Gateway School ranks within the top 5% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gallatin Gateway School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#29 out of 696 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 1998–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
82%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.2%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gallatin Gateway School's ranking?
Gallatin Gateway School is ranked #29 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Gallatin Gateway School often compared to?
Gallatin Gateway Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cottonwood School, Emily Dickinson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Gallatin Gateway School?
103 students attend Gallatin Gateway School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Gallatin Gateway School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gallatin Gateway School?
Gallatin Gateway School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gallatin Gateway School offer ?
Gallatin Gateway School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gallatin Gateway School part of?
Gallatin Gateway School is part of Gallatin Gateway Elementary School District.
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