Gateway School

1100 N 35th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gateway School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gateway School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Gateway School's student population of 530 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

Gateway School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1927 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
10%
34%
10%
40%
≤5%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
87%
48%
Black
6%
6%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gateway School's ranking?
Gateway School is ranked #1927 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Gateway School often compared to?
Gateway Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Papago School, Wilson Elementary School, Asu Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gateway School?
530 students attend Gateway School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Gateway School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway School?
Gateway School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gateway School offer ?
Gateway School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gateway School part of?
In what neighborhood is Gateway School located?
Gateway School is located in the Creighton New School neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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