Gateway Charter School

12850 Commonwealth Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 2,977 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Gateway Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 2,977 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gateway Charter School's student population of 2,977 students has grown by 167% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 1650% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
2,977 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Gateway Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway Charter School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1645 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
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53%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gateway Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gateway Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
49%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gateway Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
26%
21%
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White
20%
35%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Gateway Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gateway Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gateway Charter School's ranking?
Gateway Charter School is ranked #1645 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gateway Charter School often compared to?
Gateway Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gateway Elementary School, Treeline Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gateway Charter School?
2,977 students attend Gateway Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Gateway Charter School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Gateway Charter School offer ?
Gateway Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Gateway Charter School part of?
Gateway Charter School is part of Lee School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 2,977 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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