Gateway School District

The Gateway School District in Pennsylvania consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving a diverse student population. While the district as a whole is ranked 209 out of 606 in Pennsylvania and rated 3 stars, there is a wide range in individual school performance, with University Park Elementary School standing out as a high-performing school and Dr. Cleveland Steward Junior Elementary among the lower-performing schools in the district.

The data reveals that University Park Elementary School is a standout, ranking 101 out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools with a 5-star rating. The school boasts exceptional test scores, with 86.4% proficiency in 3rd grade math and 84.5% proficiency in 3rd grade English Language Arts, well above the district and state averages. In contrast, Evergreen Elementary School, while performing well in math, has a relatively high student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7, the highest among the elementary schools in the district.

The Gateway School District faces several challenges, including significant racial diversity, equity concerns, and struggles with math performance, particularly at the middle and high school levels. Additionally, the consistently high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across all schools in the district indicate a significant socioeconomic challenge facing the community.