Serving 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Portland Gateview Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Portland Gateview Elementary School serves the northwest part of Portland, TN, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 20.9 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 3.1 miles and the furthest edge located 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Portland Gateview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Portland Gateview Elementary School's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
552 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Portland Gateview Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Portland Gateview Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#624 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portland Gateview Elementary School's ranking?
Portland Gateview Elementary School is ranked #624 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Portland Gateview Elementary School often compared to?
Portland Gateview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J W Wiseman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Portland Gateview Elementary School?
552 students attend Portland Gateview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Portland Gateview Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Portland Gateview Elementary School offer ?
Portland Gateview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Portland Gateview Elementary School part of?
Portland Gateview Elementary School is part of Sumner County School District.
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