Gateway Regional High School, commonly referred to as "Gateway" or "Gateway Regional," is a public high school located in Huntington, Massachusetts, United States.
Serving 196 students in grades 6-8, Gateway Regional Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway Regional Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gateway Regional Middle School's student population of 196 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
Blue and yellow
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 18, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. May 29, 2026
School Rankings
Gateway Regional Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway Regional Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1241 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
25%
Black
n/a
10%
White
91%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Gateway Gator
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway Regional Middle School's ranking?
Gateway Regional Middle School is ranked #1241 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Gateway Regional Middle School often compared to?
Gateway Regional Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Granby Jr Sr High School, South Hadley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Gateway Regional Middle School?
196 students attend Gateway Regional Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Gateway Regional Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Regional Middle School?
Gateway Regional Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gateway Regional Middle School offer ?
Gateway Regional Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gateway Regional Middle School part of?
Gateway Regional Middle School is part of Gateway School District.
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