Gateway

The Gateway school district in Massachusetts consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district's schools vary in their academic performance, Chester Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, ranking 156 out of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chester Elementary boasts significantly higher proficiency rates than the Gateway district and state averages across English Language Arts, Math, and Science MCAS assessments. For instance, 71.43% of Chester Elementary students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 31.87% for the Gateway district and 40.91% statewide. In contrast, the other Gateway schools, including Littleville Elementary, Gateway Regional Middle School, and Gateway Regional High, appear to be performing below state averages on many metrics and have 2-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance between Chester Elementary and the other schools in the Gateway district. While the schools in the district spend between $17,331 and $23,392 per student, which is above the state average, and have relatively small class sizes, the lower-performing schools have room for improvement, particularly in areas like English Language Arts and Math proficiency. Understanding the root causes of their underperformance and implementing targeted interventions could help drive better outcomes for students across the Gateway school district.