Gateway Charter Intermediate School (Closed 2023)

12770 Gateway Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,036 students in grades 5-8, Gateway Charter Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 44% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,036 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
#2309 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
44%
52%
45%
52%
41%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
48%
38%
Black
21%
21%
White
26%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
(22-23)
35.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gateway Charter Intermediate School's ranking?
Gateway Charter Intermediate School is ranked #2309 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gateway Charter Intermediate School?
1,036 students attend Gateway Charter Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Gateway Charter Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gateway Charter Intermediate School?
Gateway Charter Intermediate School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gateway Charter Intermediate School offer ?
Gateway Charter Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gateway Charter Intermediate School part of?
Gateway Charter Intermediate School is part of Lee School District.

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