Gateway Middle School serves 68 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gateway Middle School's student population of 68 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gateway Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
34%
53%
Black
44%
13%
White
9%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gateway Middle School?
68 students attend Gateway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Gateway Middle School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Middle School?
Gateway Middle School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gateway Middle School offer ?
Gateway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gateway Middle School part of?
Gateway Middle School is part of Killeen Independent School District.
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