Serving 162 students in grades 9-10, Gateway University Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
92%
21%
White
2%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Gateway University Elementary School?
162 students attend Gateway University Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Gateway University Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway University Elementary School?
Gateway University Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gateway University Elementary School offer ?
Gateway University Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Gateway University Elementary School part of?
Gateway University Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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