Gateway Academy (Closed 2020)

4100 208th Street West
Farmington, MN 55024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 36 students in grades 4-8, Gateway Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MN)
(18-19)
40-59%
56%
(18-19)
40-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Gateway Academy?
36 students attend Gateway Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Gateway Academy students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gateway Academy?
Gateway Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gateway Academy offer ?
Gateway Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Gateway Academy part of?
Gateway Academy is part of Farmington Public School District.

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