Is Gateway Preparatory Academy a good school?

Gateway Preparatory Academy ranks 415 th of 561 Utah elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Gateway Preparatory Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 687 students attended Gateway Preparatory Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Gateway Preparatory Academy?

Students at Gateway Preparatory Academy are 80% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Gateway Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Gateway Preparatory Academy is a public magnet charter school located in Enoch, Utah, serving 687 students from kindergarten to 8th grade. While the school has a predominantly White student population, it faces academic challenges, with consistently low test scores and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger compared to nearby schools in the Iron District.

Academically, Gateway Preparatory Academy's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state averages across various grade levels. The school's statewide ranking has been between 376 and 562 out of 526-576 Utah elementary schools over the past 10 years, indicating it is one of the lower-performing schools in the state. Additionally, the school serves a higher proportion of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 52.11% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the nearby Iron District schools, which range from 28.32% to 56.08%.

Despite these challenges, Gateway Preparatory Academy has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio of 21.5, compared to the nearby Iron District schools, which range from 19.9 to 23.3. The school's per-student spending of $6,866 in the 2018-2019 school year is also lower than the spending of the nearby Iron District schools, which ranged from $6,992 to $8,990 per student. These factors may contribute to the school's academic struggles and suggest the need for further investigation into the school's resources, funding, and targeted interventions for disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet, Charter K-8

201 E Thoroughbred Way
Enoch, UT 84721

(435) 867-5558

District: Gateway Preparatory Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
415^th of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,866

Student/teacher ratio: 21.5

Number of students: 687

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.5%

Hispanic:

11.9%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gateway Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 74% of elementary schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.97. (See more...)

Compare Details Gateway Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 68.1% of middle schools in Utah. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.81. (See more...)

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.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gateway Preparatory Academy is $6,866.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gateway Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Gateway Preparatory Academy 415^th of 561 Utah public elementary schools. (See Gateway Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Gateway Preparatory Academy 143^rd of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Gateway Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Gateway Preparatory Academy 74^th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Gateway Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2009	8.77	494^th	509	2.9%
2010	5.21	512^th	518	1.2%
2011	8.91	546^th	563	3.0%
2012	15.82	523^rd	579	9.7%
2013	7.14	562^nd	576	2.4%
2015	9.96	496^th	537	7.6%
2016	12.68	480^th	533	9.9%
2017	25.25	415^th	526	21.1%
2018	32.19	376^th	528	28.8%
2019	31.65	405^th	572	29.2%
2021	23.62	433^rd	559	22.5%
2022	28.57	399^th	551	27.6%
2023	28.56	402^nd	561	28.3%
2024	27.97	415^th	561	26.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Gateway Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	26.36	87^th	111	21.6%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Gateway Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	UT State Percentile
2022	9.65	412^th	435	5.3%
2023	17.89	368^th	428	14.0%
2024	13.91	393^rd	429	8.4%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Gateway Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile
2009	31.66	173^rd	205	15.6%
2010	21.36	179^th	201	10.9%
2011	25.76	195^th	222	12.2%
2012	36.56	187^th	238	21.4%
2013	21.07	220^th	243	9.5%
2015	15.03	187^th	210	11.0%
2016	10.21	188^th	209	10.0%
2017	14.27	180^th	206	12.6%
2018	12.95	150^th	172	12.8%
2019	12.02	194^th	222	12.6%
2021	16.55	184^th	213	13.6%
2022	33.58	137^th	209	34.4%
2023	38.09	144^th	216	33.3%
2024	34.81	143^rd	210	31.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Gateway Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	UT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.68	113^th	191	40.8%
2024	30.09	137^th	183	25.1%

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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, January 19, 2012

If you value your child's education I would stay away from this school. The only children who do well are those that can teach themselves and never disrupt a classroom. If your child struggles at all they will be left behind or ignored. The staff is overwhelmed and struggle to make it through each day. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, June 1, 2011

This school is actually quite good. They are still learning how to teach the Montessori Method but they are doing a great job. If your child is not self motivated they have a hard time integrating youth who do not pick it up naturally. I would recommend this school and its staff in level 3 7th and 8th grade. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Gateway Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	488	2	7	15	13	n/a	n/a	0	525
2010	433	2	5	20	7	n/a	n/a	130	597
2011	455	2	4	32	9	4	0	0	506
2012	582	4	9	34	9	7	5	0	650
2013	606	3	7	36	6	3	7	0	668
2014	555	2	11	29	7	3	22	0	629
2015	599	5	9	29	12	4	13	0	671
2016	590	7	6	40	12	0	20	0	675
2017	564	4	8	51	19	1	25	0	672
2018	537	6	8	77	16	2	30	0	676
2019	553	5	10	64	14	1	25	0	672
2020	563	3	8	65	13	1	24	0	677
2021	525	4	7	80	6	4	33	0	659
2022	564	1	6	81	8	1	29	0	690
2023	553	4	6	82	5	5	32	0	687

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gateway Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	525	1.0	18.2	n/a
2010	597	29.0	20.5	85.7
2011	506	18.5	27.3	64.4
2012	650	25.6	25.3	66.6
2013	668	25.6	26.0	89.8
2014	629	28.2	22.2	66
2015	671	n/a	n/a	60.8
2016	675	n/a	n/a	60.9
2017	672	28.2	23.8	63.4
2018	676	n/a	n/a	61.5
2019	672	29.6	22.7	64.3
2020	677	29.3	23.0	55.4
2021	659	n/a	n/a	53.1
2022	690	29.4	23.4	47.4
2023	687	31.8	21.5	52.1

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 Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	525	1.0	18.2	n/a
2010	597	29.0	20.5	85.7
2011	506	18.5	27.3	64.4
2012	650	25.6	25.3	66.6
2013	668	25.6	26.0	89.8
2014	629	28.2	22.2	66
2015	671	n/a	n/a	60.8
2016	675	n/a	n/a	60.9
2017	672	28.2	23.8	63.4
2018	676	n/a	n/a	61.5
2019	672	29.6	22.7	64.3
2020	677	29.3	23.0	55.4
2021	659	n/a	n/a	53.1
2022	690	29.4	23.4	47.4
2023	687	31.8	21.5	52.1

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 Preparatory Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,019 (14.8%)	$5,848 (85.2%)	$6,866

Data source: Utah Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gateway Preparatory Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 405^th of 572 Elementary schools	Ranks 402^nd of 561 Elementary schools	0.9%
Ranks 194^th of 222 Middle schools	Ranks 144^th of 216 Middle schools	20.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Preparatory Academy)	35.2	44.6	9.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Preparatory Academy)	35.2	44.6	9.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	46.8	46.2	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gateway Preparatory Academy)	37	46.2	9.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gateway Preparatory Academy)	37	46.2	9.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)	50.2	49	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Preparatory Academy)	34.5	33.9	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Preparatory Academy)	34.5	33.9	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.3	44.2	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Preparatory Academy)	27.3	28.1	0.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Preparatory Academy)	27.3	28.1	0.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49.3	50.1	0.8%
4th Grade Science (Gateway Preparatory Academy)	35.7	33.9	1.8%
4th Grade Science (Gateway Preparatory Academy)	35.7	33.9	1.8%
4th Grade Science (Utah)	51.1	49.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Preparatory Academy)	51.8	56.3	4.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Preparatory Academy)	51.8	56.3	4.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	47.9	49	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Preparatory Academy)	39.3	29.2	10.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Preparatory Academy)	39.3	29.2	10.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	49	45.3	3.7%
5th Grade Science (Gateway Preparatory Academy)	55.4	52.1	3.3%
5th Grade Science (Gateway Preparatory Academy)	55.4	52.1	3.3%
5th Grade Science (Utah)	51.9	51.2	0.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Preparatory Academy)	30.6	51	20.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Preparatory Academy)	30.6	51	20.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	44.1	41.4	2.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Preparatory Academy)	20.4	41.2	20.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Preparatory Academy)	20.4	41.2	20.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	45.2	44.9	0.3%
7th Grade Science (Gateway Preparatory Academy)	26.5	45.1	18.6%
7th Grade Science (Gateway Preparatory Academy)	26.5	45.1	18.6%
7th Grade Science (Utah)	44.5	45.5	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	672	687	2.2%
African American	5	4	20%
American Indian	14	5	64.3%
Asian	10	6	40%
Hispanic	64	82	28.1%
Pacific Islander	1	5	400%
White	553	553
Two or More Races	25	32	28%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.3%	52.1%	12.2%

Schools Near Gateway Preparatory Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				RISE English Language Arts (2024)						RISE Mathematics (2024)						RISE Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	RISE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RISE English Language Arts 4th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 5th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 3rd Grade	RISE Mathematics 4th Grade	RISE Mathematics 5th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 4th Grade	RISE Science 5th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gateway Preparatory Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter	K-8	201 E Thoroughbred Way	Enoch	84721	Iron County	Gateway Preparatory Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(435) 867-5558	687	32	21.5	52.1%	553 (80.5%)	4 (0.6%)	82 (11.9%)	6 (0.9%)	5 (0.7%)	5 (0.7%)	32 (4.7%)	28	415^th of 561 public elementary schools	26.0%		28.6	402^nd of 561 public elementary schools	28.3%	13	43.8	32.9	31.6	51.0	26.5	48.1	31.2	34.4	11.7	28.3	26.5	34.6	43.8	42.4	42.6	28.0	49.0	$6,866	$1,019	$5,848
Three Peaks School	Public	K-5	1685 W Midvalley Road	Cedar City	84721	Iron County	Iron District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 586-8871	643	30	21.6	42.1%	549 (85.4%)	2 (0.3%)	57 (8.9%)	4 (0.6%)	7 (1.1%)	4 (0.6%)	20 (3.1%)	54.5	256^th of 561 public elementary schools	54.4%		55.1	246^th of 561 public elementary schools	56.1%	10	38.4	40.6	54.6				47.7	49.0	56.6				48.0	60.7				$7,679	$892	$6,787
Enoch School	Public	K-5	4701 N Wagon Wheel Dr	Enoch	84721	Iron County	Iron District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 586-2855	593	28	21.5	39.6%	508 (85.7%)	3 (0.5%)	56 (9.4%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.5%)	55.1	254^th of 561 public elementary schools	54.7%		47.8	295^th of 561 public elementary schools	47.4%	41	48.6	44.8	51.6				51.4	42.5	55.6				47.1	54.6				$7,902	$835	$7,067
Fiddlers Canyon School	Public	K-5	475 E 1935 N	Cedar City	84721	Iron County	Iron District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 586-2860	544	27	20.5	51.5%	435 (80.0%)	4 (0.7%)	60 (11.0%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.2%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (5.3%)	71	153^rd of 561 public elementary schools	72.7%		76.4	117^th of 561 public elementary schools	79.1%	36	42.9	53.1	61.9				60.3	77.1	52.4				59.4	56.0				$7,865	$517	$7,348
Cedar North School	Public	K-5	550 W 200 N	Cedar City	84720	Iron County	Iron District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 586-2845	636	30	21.5	47.6%	462 (72.6%)	15 (2.4%)	113 (17.8%)	8 (1.3%)	12 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	24 (3.8%)	42.4	339^th of 561 public elementary schools	39.6%		45.4	309^th of 561 public elementary schools	44.9%	30	38.4	40.2	46.2				33.0	42.9	52.4				47.3	50.0				$8,012	$933	$7,079
Cedar East School	Public	K-5	255 E College Ave	Cedar City	84720	Iron County	Iron District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 586-2840	551	27	20.3	56.1%	366 (66.4%)	1 (0.2%)	145 (26.3%)	2 (0.4%)	15 (2.7%)	7 (1.3%)	15 (2.7%)	51.2	282^nd of 561 public elementary schools	49.7%		43.5	320^th of 561 public elementary schools	43.0%	38	39.4	45.6	52.9				49.1	49.5	46.0				45.6	54.0				$8,145	$1,057	$7,088
Cedar South School	Public	K-5	499 W 400 S	Cedar City	84720	Iron County	Iron District	No	No	No	No	(435) 586-2850	565	25	22.6	28.3%	472 (83.5%)	5 (0.9%)	48 (8.5%)	12 (2.1%)	12 (2.1%)	11 (1.9%)	5 (0.9%)	52.1	273^rd of 561 public elementary schools	51.3%		53.2	260^th of 561 public elementary schools	53.7%	13	36.0	45.6	61.5				36.4	47.5	45.1				50.5	62.5				$7,666	$382	$7,284
Iron Springs School	Public	K-5	235 N 4050 W	Cedar City	84720	Iron County	Iron District	No	No	No	No	(435) 586-9485	619	27	23.3	31.5%	538 (86.9%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (8.9%)	2 (0.3%)	10 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (1.9%)	72.5	139^th of 561 public elementary schools	75.2%		61.5	207^th of 561 public elementary schools	63.1%	68	63.2	52.7	56.7				53.8	64.6	49.1				58.2	63.4				$6,992	$447	$6,546
Parowan School	Public	K-6	128 W 100 N	Parowan	84761	Iron County	Iron District	No	No	No	Yes	(435) 477-3368	420	21	19.9	47.9%	363 (86.4%)	2 (0.5%)	38 (9.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (2.9%)	54.2	257^th of 561 public elementary schools	54.2%		57.2	231^st of 561 public elementary schools	58.8%	26	36.4	36.3	63.2	49.0			40.9	50.1	56.1	49.0			40.1	57.9	60.4			$8,990	$886	$8,104

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