Gates Elementary School served 433 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 88% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 61%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 84% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 69%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which was equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
433 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)88%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)84%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
38%
7%
Hispanic
1%
23%
Black
2%
10%
White
56%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Acton-Boxborough School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Gates Elementary School?
433 students attend Gates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Gates Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gates Elementary School?
Gates Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gates Elementary School offer ?
Gates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Gates Elementary School part of?
Gates Elementary School is part of Acton-Boxborough School District.
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