Serving 109 students in grades 1-6, Gates School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Gates School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1120 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
10%
31%
White
87%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gates School's ranking?
Gates School is ranked #1120 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Gates School?
109 students attend Gates School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Gates School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gates School?
Gates School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gates School offer ?
Gates School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Gates School part of?
Gates School is part of Charter Institute At Erskine School District.
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