Summary:
Gatewood Elementary is a public elementary school in Minnetonka, Minnesota, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 413. The school is part of the Hopkins Public School District, which is ranked 254 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Gatewood Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 32.2% White, 41.89% African American, 12.35% Hispanic, 1.45% Asian, and 11.62% two or more races. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in MCA-III Math, Reading, and Science are significantly lower than the state and district averages. Gatewood also struggles with achievement gaps, ranking in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 65.38% in the 2022-2023 school year.
In comparison, the nearby schools, such as Glen Lake Elementary, Deephaven Elementary, and Groveland Elementary, significantly outperform Gatewood Elementary on academic measures. These schools have much higher proficiency rates, stronger rankings, and serve student populations that are less racially diverse and have lower free and reduced lunch rates. While Gatewood's challenges are significant, the school's diverse student population represents an opportunity for the Hopkins Public School District and the community to work towards greater educational equity and inclusion.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Hopkins Public School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
759th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,506
Students who attend Gatewood Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.0
Number of students: 413
Racial breakdown:
African American:
41.9%
White:
32.2%
Hispanic:
12.3%
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Two or more races:
11.6%
Asian:
1.5%
American Indian:
0.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.4%
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