Serving 73 students in grades 9-12, The Gateway To College Elementary 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≥50%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
21%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
68%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)60-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Gateway To College Elementary School?
The graduation rate of The Gateway To College Elementary School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend The Gateway To College Elementary School?
73 students attend The Gateway To College Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of The Gateway To College Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does The Gateway To College Elementary School offer ?
The Gateway To College Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Gateway To College Elementary School part of?
The Gateway To College Elementary School is part of Ralph C Mahar School District.
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