Gateway Elementary School

About Gateway Elementary School

Gateway Elementary School is an outstanding school located in the heart of the city. The school offers a wide variety of classes and activities to its students. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students, from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Gateway Elementary School is committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment for its students. The school has a strict anti-bullying policy and provides a variety of programs and services to support the social and emotional development of its students. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs, such as art, music, and drama. The school also provides a variety of sports teams and clubs, such as basketball, soccer, and volleyball. Gateway Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school provides a safe and supportive learning environment where students can thrive.

Address:	501 S. Gateway Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone:	(760) 499-1850
Site:	gateway.ssusd.org
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	370 students

Overview Gateway Elementary School

Gateway Elementary School serves 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Gateway Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Gateway Elementary School

Gateway Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Gateway Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.