Serving 17 students in grades 5-12, Gateway Children's Services ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in KY)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gateway Children's Services' attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Mount Sterling, KY, covering approximately 198.9 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 10 miles and the furthest edge located 14.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gateway Children's Services's student population of 17 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
17 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Year Founded
1981
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gateway Children's Services is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
38%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
12%
11%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
76%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
20%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Gateway Children's Services?
17 students attend Gateway Children's Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Gateway Children's Services students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gateway Children's Services?
Gateway Children's Services has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gateway Children's Services offer ?
Gateway Children's Services offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gateway Children's Services part of?
Gateway Children's Services is part of Montgomery County School District.
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