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Gateway School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 707 students in Gateway School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Gateway School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,824 Schools
# Students
707 Students
915,932 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
77,193 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gateway School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#298 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.9%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
Showing 1989–2021. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
10%
% White
91%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,605 is higher than the state median of $25,197. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,833 is higher than the state median of $27,523. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$21 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$32,605
$25,197
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$29,833
$27,523
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Gateway School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 Middlefield Road
Chester, MA 01011
(413) 685-1360
Chester, MA 01011
(413) 685-1360
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Gateway Regional School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1105
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1105
Gr: 6-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Littleville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4 Littleville Road
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1300
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 685-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gateway School District?
Gateway School District manages 3 public schools serving 707 students.
What is the rank of Gateway School District?
Gateway School District is ranked #270 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gateway School District?
91% of Gateway School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gateway School District?
Gateway School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Gateway School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,833 is higher than the state median of $27,523. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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