Gateway Charter Academy

Summary:

Gateway Charter Academy is an elementary school located in Dallas, Texas that serves grades PK-5 with a student population of 398. The school is part of the Dallas Independent School District, which is ranked 788 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gateway Charter Academy consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly concerning for its African American and low socioeconomic status student subgroups, which rank in the bottom 10-15% of Texas elementary schools. With extremely high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching as high as 93.06% in the 2020-2021 school year, Gateway Charter Academy has a high concentration of students from low-income families. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 31.2, significantly higher than nearby Thomas L. Marsalis Elementary STEAM Academy and other Dallas Independent School District schools.

When comparing Gateway Charter Academy to nearby public schools in the Dallas Independent School District, such as Clara Oliver Elementary, H.I. Holland Elementary at Lisbon, and Thomas L. Marsalis Elementary STEAM Academy, it becomes clear that the charter school is significantly underperforming its traditional public school counterparts. Despite being a charter school, Gateway Charter Academy has not shown any meaningful improvement in its academic performance over the past several years, indicating a lack of progress in addressing the educational needs of its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

 6103 University Hills Blvd
       Dallas, TX  75241


(214) 375-2039

District: Gateway Charter Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
4624th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,650 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  26.0 Help
Number of students:  390

Racial breakdown:

African American:
94.4%
Hispanic:
3.8%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gateway Charter Academy ranks worse than 98.9% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.05. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (94.4%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gateway Charter Academy is 26. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gateway Charter Academy is $7,650.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gateway Charter Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Gateway Charter Academy 4624th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Gateway Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:


Gateway Charter Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Gateway Charter Academy 788th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gateway Charter Academy

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Rank History for all students at Gateway Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.11 2512th 3465 27.5%
2005 17.09 3246th 3475 6.6%
2006 26.62 2964th 3476 14.7%
2007 34.53 2896th 3724 22.2%
2008 22.49 3361st 3768 10.8%
2009 21.39 3520th 3884 9.4%
2010 16.77 3696th 3937 6.1%
2011 24.72 3602nd 4095 12.0%
2012 34.10 3212th 4206 23.6%
2013 30.13 3392nd 4221 19.6%
2014 36.65 3070th 4260 27.9%
2015 19.63 3786th 4320 12.4%
2016 10.50 4074th 4286 4.9%
2017 21.66 3689th 4329 14.8%
2018 23.18 3621st 4359 16.9%
2019 22.75 3764th 4479 16.0%
2021 17.27 4060th 4578 11.3%
2022 8.37 4477th 4581 2.3%
2023 10.78 4439th 4647 4.5%
2024 6.05 4624th 4675 1.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gateway Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.36 3221st 4264 24.5%
2019 44.03 2493rd 4309 42.1%
2021 26.19 3657th 4451 17.8%
2022 13.13 4305th 4477 3.8%
2023 20.79 4054th 4521 10.3%
2024 6.57 4525th 4560 0.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Gateway Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.59 3573rd 4306 17.0%
2019 31.39 3248th 4348 25.3%
2021 19.36 3922nd 4499 12.8%
2022 7.24 4498th 4561 1.4%
2023 15.76 4226th 4588 7.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Gateway Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.42 3877th 4240 8.6%
2019 26.38 3624th 4295 15.6%
2021 14.04 4278th 4331 1.2%
2022 9.35 4419th 4461 0.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Gateway Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.54 3577th 4319 17.2%
2019 19.36 3879th 4357 11.0%
2021 18.37 3982nd 4498 11.5%
2022 14.55 4241st 4563 7.1%
2023 10.54 4405th 4585 3.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Gateway Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.20 1454th 2483 41.4%
2019 45.74 1305th 2515 48.1%
2021 33.31 1712th 2444 30.0%
2022 24.74 2049th 2421 15.4%
2023 22.41 2132nd 2443 12.7%
2024 12.47 2363rd 2421 2.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Gateway Charter Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Gateway Charter Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 1 253 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2003 1 253 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2004 4 319 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 329
2005 4 454 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2006 1 525 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 540
2007 1 577 1 14 1 n/a n/a 0 594
2008 1 342 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 359
2009 1 382 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2010 3 440 1 6 3 n/a n/a 0 453
2011 3 460 0 8 2 0 0 0 473
2012 3 434 2 11 3 0 1 0 454
2013 3 439 4 8 1 0 3 0 458
2014 1 429 5 5 0 0 1 0 441
2015 4 365 2 13 1 0 1 0 386
2016 3 414 0 8 2 0 2 0 429
2017 0 350 0 11 3 0 1 0 365
2018 0 436 1 16 3 0 1 0 457
2019 0 451 0 15 1 0 3 0 470
2020 2 522 0 16 4 0 2 0 546
2021 0 505 0 10 3 0 1 0 519
2022 1 415 0 9 1 0 1 0 427
2023 2 382 0 8 1 0 5 0 398
2024 2 368 0 15 0 0 5 0 390

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gateway Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 259 20.0 13.0 75.3
2003 259 20.0 13.0 75.3
2004 329 20.0 16.5 72.6
2005 468 34.0 13.8 86.3
2006 540 38.1 14.2 88.1
2007 594 41.1 14.5 86.2
2008 359 32.0 11.2 93.3
2009 396 29.0 13.7 91.7
2010 453 30.0 15.1 96.5
2011 473 34.0 13.9 77.2
2012 454 29.4 15.4 95.8
2013 458 32.3 14.1 88.4
2014 441 30.5 14.4 93.4
2015 386 22.0 17.5 72.5
2016 429 26.0 16.5 75.5
2017 365 25.6 14.2 69.3
2018 457 27.4 16.6 99.3
2019 470 21.8 21.4 92.1
2020 546 20.5 26.6 96.9
2021 519 16.6 31.2 93.1
2022 427 20.1 21.1 81.5
2023 398 17.9 22.1 75.6
2024 390 14.9 26.0 99.2

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 Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 259 20.0 13.0 75.3
2003 259 20.0 13.0 75.3
2004 329 20.0 16.5 72.6
2005 468 34.0 13.8 86.3
2006 540 38.1 14.2 88.1
2007 594 41.1 14.5 86.2
2008 359 32.0 11.2 93.3
2009 396 29.0 13.7 91.7
2010 453 30.0 15.1 96.5
2011 473 34.0 13.9 77.2
2012 454 29.4 15.4 95.8
2013 458 32.3 14.1 88.4
2014 441 30.5 14.4 93.4
2015 386 22.0 17.5 72.5
2016 429 26.0 16.5 75.5
2017 365 25.6 14.2 69.3
2018 457 27.4 16.6 99.3
2019 470 21.8 21.4 92.1
2020 546 20.5 26.6 96.9
2021 519 16.6 31.2 93.1
2022 427 20.1 21.1 81.5
2023 398 17.9 22.1 75.6
2024 390 14.9 26.0 99.2

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 Charter Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,384 (17.6%) $6,488 (82.4%) $7,872
2020 $1,464 (19.1%) $6,184 (80.9%) $7,648
2021 $2,384 (31.2%) $5,266 (68.8%) $7,650

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gateway Charter Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3764th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4439th of 4647 Elementary schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Gateway Charter Academy)3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Gateway Charter Academy)3528
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gateway Charter Academy)3516
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gateway Charter Academy)3516
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Gateway Charter Academy)1717
   4th Grade Reading (Gateway Charter Academy)1717
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Charter Academy)3010
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Charter Academy)3010
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Gateway Charter Academy)2517
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Gateway Charter Academy)2517
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Charter Academy)5021
 29%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Charter Academy)5021
 29%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Gateway Charter Academy)330
 33%
   5th Grade Science (Gateway Charter Academy)330
 33%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students470398
 15.3%
African American451382
 15.3%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic158
 46.7%
Pacific Islander00
White02
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.1%75.6%
 16.5%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 390 students attended Gateway Charter Academy.

Gateway Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 1.1% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Gateway Charter Academy are 94% African American, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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