Gateway Children's Services

37 North Maysville
Mount Sterling, KY 40353
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 16 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 20%).
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 8:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : Top 30% in KY
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gateway Children's Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Gateway Children's Services's student population of 16 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

Gateway Children's Services ranks within the top 30% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway Children's Services is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#298 out of 1267 schools
(Top 30%)
<50%
38%
<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
100%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
20%
9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gateway Children's Services's ranking?
Gateway Children's Services is ranked #298 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
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?
16 students attend Gateway Children's Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Gateway Children's Services students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Children's Services?
Gateway Children's Services has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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