Serving 643 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Houston Gateway Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Houston Gateway Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Houston Gateway Academy's student population of 643 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
643 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
Houston Gateway Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houston Gateway Academy is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
96%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Houston Gateway Academy is ranked #227 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Houston Gateway Academy often compared to?
Houston Gateway Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep, Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Houston Gateway Academy?
643 students attend Houston Gateway Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Houston Gateway Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston Gateway Academy?
Houston Gateway Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Houston Gateway Academy offer ?
Houston Gateway Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Houston Gateway Academy part of?
Houston Gateway Academy is part of Houston Gateway Academy Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is Houston Gateway Academy located?
Houston Gateway Academy is located in the Southeast Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 13 other public schools located in Southeast Houston.
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