Serving 75 students in grades 9-12, Gateway School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Gateway School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway School?
The graduation rate of Gateway School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Gateway School?
75 students attend Gateway School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Gateway School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway School?
Gateway School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gateway School offer ?
Gateway School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
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