Serving 9 students in grades 6-12, Gateway Community Services 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Gateway Community Services ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
Black
33%
21%
White
67%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL 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 57% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway Community Services?
The graduation rate of Gateway Community Services is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gateway Community Services?
9 students attend Gateway Community Services.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Gateway Community Services students are White, and 33% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gateway Community Services?
Gateway Community Services has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gateway Community Services offer ?
Gateway Community Services offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gateway Community Services part of?
Gateway Community Services is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Gateway Community Services located?
Gateway Community Services is located in the Urban Core neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 5 other public schools located in Urban Core.
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