Serving 162 students in grades 9-10, Gateway University Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
92%
21%
White
2%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% TN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
How many students attend Gateway University Elementary School?
162 students attend Gateway University Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Gateway University Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gateway University Elementary School?
Gateway University Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gateway University Elementary School offer ?
Gateway University Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Gateway University Elementary School part of?
Gateway University Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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