Serving 672 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Gateway Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gateway Preparatory Academy's student population of 672 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gateway Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway Preparatory Academy is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#773 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)38%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
78%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Gateway Preparatory Academy is ranked #773 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Gateway Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Gateway Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Enoch School, Cedar South School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Gateway Preparatory Academy?
672 students attend Gateway Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Gateway Preparatory Academy students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Preparatory Academy?
Gateway Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gateway Preparatory Academy offer ?
Gateway Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Gateway Preparatory Academy part of?
Gateway Preparatory Academy is part of Gateway Preparatory Academy School District.
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