Gateway School

1100 N 35th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gateway School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gateway School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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School Overview

Gateway School's student population of 543 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
543 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Gateway School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1927 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gateway School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gateway School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gateway School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Gateway School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Gateway School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Gateway School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
84%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gateway School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gateway School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gateway School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Gateway School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arizona 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 School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Gateway School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gateway School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gateway School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gateway School's ranking?
Gateway School is ranked #1927 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Gateway School often compared to?
Gateway Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Papago School, Wilson Elementary School, Asu Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Gateway School?
543 students attend Gateway School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Gateway School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway School?
Gateway School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gateway School offer ?
Gateway School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Gateway School part of?
In what neighborhood is Gateway School located?
Gateway School is located in the Creighton New School neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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