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Gateway School

Public | K-8 | 768 students

 

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Posted March 31, 2013

Dear Gateway students and staff, Thank you so much for your wonderful letters. I really enjoyed hearing about your favorite parts for the puppet show. I was a pleasure performing for you because you were such a nice audience. I hope to see you again soon. Thank you! Nancy Smith


Posted January 9, 2012

I feel sorry for the people that is unhappy in their work place. If that was my situation I would be looking for another job since yesterday instead making smart remarks as this. I love the staff from Gw. specially the administration, there are rules to follow in this life and procedures, which I totally agree with, and that is not something that all people are used to. The staff from Gateway has always a smile for us, and if that is not the case at least they treat us with respect. Any time that I need information about my son's grades the teacher is allways willing to assist me with my needs. Mr. Wolf and Dr. Uxa have a HUGE responsability on their shoulders and is not fair to judge them because we are not in their shoes, specially with the problems that exist in my community with our kids. Sometimes we try make the school responsible for the lack of values that our children bring from home, when is our responsability to be their first teachers and teach them good values. Whith that said, I'm happy with Gw. and with the work that the administration does.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 30, 2011

This school used to be awesome when Principal Teagarden was there. After she left, it has gone downhill. Dr. Uxa and Mr. Wolf are NEVER in their office to assist teachers or parents. They do not know how to motivate staff or students. Everybody looks unhappy including the principals. They are in serious need of an administrator improvement.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted July 11, 2010

i love this school.. this is where i graduated from 8th grade back in 2003, when we had only 3 8th grade teachers, mrs. nelson, mrs. bramble and mrs.hernandez! i recommend this school 100%


Posted April 14, 2009

I'm a grandmotherm og a HFA boy. As a former teacher and family member, I am very impressed


Posted October 7, 2006

It's a great school, ever since my daughter transfered their she has been on honor roll mention and is very enthusiastic in her education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 5, 2003

Our school is wonderful. We have a great principal, and assistant princpal that cares for the children,parents and staff. I have seen what this school has to offer children and they are learning so much. We maybe rated a with two stars, but I can tell you that they are working very hard to make Gateway a safe and learning place for our children to come. Thank you Gateway and staff for making my childs life a success.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
55%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

92 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
66%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
25%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

92 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
82%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
51%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
62%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
47%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
77%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
39%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
70%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 68% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
32%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2009.

96 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
86%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

  • In 2010-2011, this school was designated "Performing Plus".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was designated "Performing Plus".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was designated "Performing".

About the tests


Arizona uses AZ LEARNS Achievement Profiles to indicate schools' overall performance each year. For elementary and middle schools, the profiles are based on current and historical aggregated AIMS results, MAP results and whether or not the school made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). For high schools, AIMS results, AYP status and graduation/dropout rates are used. Schools are identified as Excelling, Highly Performing, Performing Plus, Performing, Underperforming, Failing to Meet Academic Standards or Pending.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 87% 42%
Black 5% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 6%
White 3% 42%
Asian 1% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 195%N/A46%
English language learners 243%N/A14%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Home languages of english learners

Language This school State average
Spanish 97% 81%
English 3% 12%
Arabic 1% 0%
Other Non-Indian 0% 1%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per certified teacher 16N/AN/A
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Nancy Uxa
Fax number
  • (602) 381-4662

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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1100 N 35th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
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