Gateway School For Intl. Business And World Langua serves 288 students in grades 6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 34% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
288 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)45%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)34%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
78%
15%
Black
12%
14%
White
7%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Gateway School For Intl. Business And World Langua?
288 students attend Gateway School For Intl. Business And World Langua.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Gateway School For Intl. Business And World Langua students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway School For Intl. Business And World Langua?
Gateway School For Intl. Business And World Langua has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gateway School For Intl. Business And World Langua offer ?
Gateway School For Intl. Business And World Langua offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Gateway School For Intl. Business And World Langua part of?
Gateway School For Intl. Business And World Langua is part of Reading School District.
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