Serving 9 students in grades 6-12, Gateway Community Services 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 is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 9 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gateway Community Services's student population of 9 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gateway Community Services is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
21%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
87%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL 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 57% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway Community Services?
The graduation rate of Gateway Community Services is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gateway Community Services?
9 students attend Gateway Community Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Gateway Community Services students are White, and 33% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gateway Community Services?
Gateway Community Services has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gateway Community Services offer ?
Gateway Community Services offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gateway Community Services part of?
Gateway Community Services is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Gateway Community Services located?
Gateway Community Services is located in the Urban Core neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 5 other public schools located in Urban Core.
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