Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Gates Avenue School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 302 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
West Gates Avenue School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Gates Avenue School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend West Gates Avenue School?
302 students attend West Gates Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of West Gates Avenue School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Gates Avenue School?
West Gates Avenue School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Gates Avenue School offer ?
West Gates Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Gates Avenue School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 302 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥80% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
