Serving 118 students in grades 6-12, Gateway Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
118 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-74%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
17%
13%
Black
12%
7%
White
64%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Gateway Secondary School?
118 students attend Gateway Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Gateway Secondary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Secondary School?
Gateway Secondary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gateway Secondary School offer ?
Gateway Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Gateway Secondary School part of?
Gateway Secondary School is part of Des Moines Independent Community School District.
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