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Gateway Charter Intermediate School

Summary:

Gateway Charter Intermediate School is a public charter middle school located in Fort Myers, Florida, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 1,036 students. The school is part of the Lee County School District, which is ranked 48 out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gateway Charter Intermediate School consistently outperforms the Lee County and Florida state averages in several key academic areas, including End-of-Course (EOC) exams in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Biology 1, as well as the Statewide Science assessment for 5th and 8th grades. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, Gateway Charter Intermediate School had 73% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1 EOC, compared to 46% in Lee County and 54% statewide. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 16.1% in 2018-2019 to 33.1% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the chronic absenteeism rates at nearby traditional public schools like Caloosa Middle School and Lexington Middle School.

Gateway Charter Intermediate School has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 25.48% White, 20.75% African American, 48.36% Hispanic, 2.12% Asian, and smaller percentages of other racial groups. This diversity is higher than some of the nearby traditional public schools, which tend to have a more homogeneous student population. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 66.99% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the rates at some nearby traditional public schools like Cypress Lake Middle School and Lehigh Acres Middle School.


Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

 12770 Gateway Blvd
       Fort Myers, FL  33913

(239) 768-2491

District: Lee

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,974 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  25.9 Help
Number of students:  1,036

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.4%
White:
25.5%
African American:
20.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gateway Charter Intermediate School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.46. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Gateway Charter Intermediate School has the largest school student body size in the Lee School District. Student population at Gateway Charter Intermediate School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.4%), White (25.5%), African American (20.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Lee School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gateway Charter Intermediate School is 25.9, which is the lowest among 6 schools in the Lee School District! (See more...)
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Compare Gateway Charter Intermediate School employs 40 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gateway Charter Intermediate School is $5,974, which is the 2nd highest among 0 schools in the Lee School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gateway Charter Intermediate School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lee:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee 50th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gateway Charter Intermediate School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 79.50 142nd 839 83.1%
2011 77.97 182nd 891 79.6%
2012 77.74 183rd 897 79.6%
2013 68.18 289th 956 69.8%
2014 65.72 328th 999 67.2%
2016 45.50 542nd 997 45.6%
2017 43.69 582nd 1031 43.5%
2018 49.67 520th 1035 49.8%
2019 59.29 428th 1099 61.1%
2021 46.11 611th 1136 46.2%
2022 41.64 660th 1148 42.5%
2023 41.46 683rd 1177 42.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Open Quote The worst possible experience with this school. How does not one but two students coming from a much better school on honor roll going to barely B and C average and starting showing signs of depression because of loss of confidence? All in a whopping 3 months. Got them out and they are thriving!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gateway Charter Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 492 80 19 221 3 n/a n/a 27 842
2010 554 127 17 268 2 n/a n/a 22 990
2011 558 145 18 313 4 2 15 0 1055
2012 501 169 20 318 4 3 10 0 1025
2013 476 189 21 352 5 3 17 0 1063
2014 451 194 23 373 7 2 20 0 1070
2015 418 198 23 368 3 1 19 0 1030
2016 406 207 25 423 2 3 25 0 1091
2017 327 193 21 399 2 2 25 0 969
2018 327 203 23 367 1 2 19 0 942
2019 284 199 24 360 0 4 13 0 884
2020 284 179 23 397 1 1 16 0 901
2021 246 193 22 419 3 1 24 0 908
2022 286 211 21 458 2 0 26 0 1004
2023 264 215 22 501 1 4 29 0 1036

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gateway Charter Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 842 42.5 20.0 5.9
2010 990 53.5 18.5 14
2011 1055 48.0 21.9 43.1
2012 1025 49.0 20.9 34
2013 1063 52.0 20.4 48.4
2014 1070 41.0 26.0 53.9
2015 1030 53.0 19.4 43.1
2016 1091 55.0 19.8 16.1
2017 969 50.0 19.3 57.8
2018 942 51.0 18.4 53.5
2019 884 44.0 20.0 59
2020 901 40.0 22.5 55.8
2021 908 41.0 22.1 54.8
2022 1004 44.0 22.8 47.4
2023 1036 40.0 25.9 67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gateway Charter Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 842 42.5 20.0 5.9
2010 990 53.5 18.5 14
2011 1055 48.0 21.9 43.1
2012 1025 49.0 20.9 34
2013 1063 52.0 20.4 48.4
2014 1070 41.0 26.0 53.9
2015 1030 53.0 19.4 43.1
2016 1091 55.0 19.8 16.1
2017 969 50.0 19.3 57.8
2018 942 51.0 18.4 53.5
2019 884 44.0 20.0 59
2020 901 40.0 22.5 55.8
2021 908 41.0 22.1 54.8
2022 1004 44.0 22.8 47.4
2023 1036 40.0 25.9 67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gateway Charter Intermediate School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $19 (0.3%) $6,132 (99.7%) $6,151
2019 $23 (0.3%) $7,343 (99.7%) $7,366
2020 $67 (0.9%) $7,238 (99.1%) $7,305
2021 $223 (3.1%) $6,888 (96.9%) $7,111
2022 $164 (2.7%) $5,803 (97.3%) $5,967
2023 $774 (13.0%) $5,200 (87.0%) $5,974

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gateway Charter Intermediate School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 428th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 683rd of 1177 Middle schools
 19.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Charter Intermediate School)5946
 13%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5450
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Charter Intermediate School)6034
 26%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lee)5851
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Gateway Charter Intermediate School)4941
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Lee)5050
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Charter Intermediate School)5445
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5249
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Charter Intermediate School)5645
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5146
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Charter Intermediate School)6945
 24%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lee)5743
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Charter Intermediate School)6244
 18%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)5747
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Charter Intermediate School)6329
 34%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lee)6049
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Gateway Charter Intermediate School)3736
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Lee)4643
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Gateway Charter Intermediate School)8588
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Lee)5651
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course Civics (Gateway Charter Intermediate School)7762
 15%
   End of Course Civics (Lee)6760
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Gateway Charter Intermediate School)9983
 16%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Lee)6048
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Gateway Charter Intermediate School)9671
 25%
   End of Course Geometry (Lee)5041
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students8841036
 17.2%
African American199215
 8%
American Indian01
Asian2422
 8.3%
Hispanic360501
 39.2%
Pacific Islander44
White284264
 7%
Two or More Races1329
 123.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59%67%
 7.9%




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Students at Gateway Charter Intermediate School are 48% Hispanic, 25% White, 21% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,036 students attended Gateway Charter Intermediate School.


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