Serving 36 students in grades 4-8, Gateway Academy 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 was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Gateway Academy?
36 students attend Gateway Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Gateway Academy students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Academy?
Gateway Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
