Serving 605 students in grades 6-8, Gates Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Gates Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gates Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Gates Middle School is ranked #377 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Gates Middle School?
605 students attend Gates Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Gates Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gates Middle School?
Gates Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gates Middle School offer ?
Gates Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gates Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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