Serving 58 students in grades 6-12, Gateway School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Gateway School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Gateway School's student population of 58 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
Gateway School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2579 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
7%
25%
White
67%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤20%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Gateway School is ranked #2579 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway School?
The graduation rate of Gateway School is 20%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Gateway School?
58 students attend Gateway School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Gateway School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway School?
Gateway School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gateway School offer ?
Gateway School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Gateway School part of?
Gateway School is part of Caldwell County Schools School District.
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