Gateway Achievement Center

37 Oak Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 46 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Gateway Achievement Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 20% in WV
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gateway Achievement Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

School Overview

Gateway Achievement Center's student population of 46 students has grown by 91% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
46 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Gateway Achievement Center ranks within the top 20% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway Achievement Center is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#100 out of 627 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gateway Achievement Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gateway Achievement Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gateway Achievement Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Gateway Achievement Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gateway Achievement Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
4%
White
94%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gateway Achievement Center and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Gateway Achievement Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gateway Achievement Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Gateway Achievement Center and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gateway Achievement Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gateway Achievement Center's ranking?
Gateway Achievement Center is ranked #100 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Gateway Achievement Center?
46 students attend Gateway Achievement Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Gateway Achievement Center students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Achievement Center?
Gateway Achievement Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gateway Achievement Center offer ?
Gateway Achievement Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gateway Achievement Center part of?
Gateway Achievement Center is part of Marshall County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 46 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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