Serving 211 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Gateway Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gateway Charter School's student population of 211 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
211 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Gateway Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway Charter School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
66%
31%
White
21%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway Charter School's ranking?
Gateway Charter School is ranked #193 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Gateway Charter School?
211 students attend Gateway Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Gateway Charter School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gateway Charter School?
Gateway Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gateway Charter School offer ?
Gateway Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gateway Charter School part of?
Gateway Charter School is part of Gateway Charter School District.
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