Serving 16 students in grades 6-12, Gateway Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gateway Center's student population of 16 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gateway Center is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
56%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
19%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA 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 39% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway Center?
The graduation rate of Gateway Center is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Gateway Center?
16 students attend Gateway Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Gateway Center students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Hawaiian, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Center?
Gateway Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Gateway Center offer ?
Gateway Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Gateway Center part of?
Gateway Center is part of San Mateo County Office Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Gateway Center located?
Gateway Center is located in the Western Hills neighborhood of San Mateo, CA.
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