Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gatewood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gatewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Gatewood Elementary School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gatewood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gatewood Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1144 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
48%
12%
White
29%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gatewood Elementary School's ranking?
Gatewood Elementary School is ranked #1144 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Gatewood Elementary School often compared to?
Gatewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scenic Heights Elementary School, Glen Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Gatewood Elementary School?
438 students attend Gatewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Gatewood Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gatewood Elementary School?
Gatewood Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gatewood Elementary School offer ?
Gatewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Gatewood Elementary School part of?
Gatewood Elementary School is part of Hopkins Public School District.
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