Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center

955 Se 18th Ave
Homestead, FL 33035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,355 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center's student population of 1,355 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,355 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center is 0.55, 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)
#3101 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center 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.
34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center 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.
27%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
53%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
42%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center 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
70%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center 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 Environmental K-8 Learning Center's ranking?
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center is ranked #3101 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center often compared to?
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Keys Gate Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center?
1,355 students attend Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center?
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center offer ?
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center part of?
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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