Serving 191 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Gateway Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gateway Charter School's student population of 191 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Gateway Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway Charter School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#197 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
59%
31%
White
22%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway Charter School's ranking?
Gateway Charter School is ranked #197 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Gateway Charter School?
191 students attend Gateway Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Gateway Charter School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Charter School?
Gateway Charter School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gateway Charter School offer ?
Gateway Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gateway Charter School part of?
Gateway Charter School is part of Gateway Charter School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Memorial Day - School Closed (Events)
May 26, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School for Students (Events)
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
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