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Gates Lane School of International Studies

Public | PK-6 & ungraded | 701 students

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Posted March 3, 2012

I am now in eighth grade and I used to attend this elementary school. I loved it there. For the most part they had great teachers thats really helped me grow. When I was there I was in a reading class and I loved the teacher. I miss most of the other teachers that have left like the art teacher, gym teacher, music teacher, and my first, second, and sixth grade teachers.


Posted May 6, 2010

Gates Lane is a great place for kids to learn and grow. The scool environment is great and my little one is very excited about learning and being a part of the school community
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2010

I love Gates Lane School because of the staff/teachers/ IA's and principal will go out of their way to ensure the proper education and safety for the children of the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 10, 2010

Both of my children attend Gates Lane School. One of my children is in the Sail Program for Autism. He has been there since preK and is now in 2nd grade, this being his best year ever! the school offers a variety of programs to the general population of students and an excellent program for children with Special Needs. As with most schools, they do not have the resources they need to ensure there are no loop holes in their methodology but it isn't without great effort that they try to make up for the shortage. My daughter is very happy there and is learning on a higher grade level. My son faces serious anxiety issues due to the enormity of the school, however, the staff has been tremendous in meeting his unique needs and is always willing to make accommodations, even if the requests are out of the ordinary.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 25, 2009

My son has ASD and came to Gates Lane as a pre-schooler. He is now entering 2nd grade and is doing so well. I'm very greatful for the work they've done. THANK YOU!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 21, 2008

sail program wonderful for children with ASD
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 4, 2008

Well this school has done and exceptional job working with my child in the IEP program as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 15, 2007

My child is in first grade at this school and I pesonaly love it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2007

I Cristina say that Gates Lane School is the best school a kid can have. It has a lunchroom.A great art teacher who is very funny but strict when a kid is bad.It has a music teacher that sings like theres no tommorow.A health teacher who tells us some interesting facts.A Jim teacher who knows some great games.And I'm sure your child will find a friend that fits in with the games they play,the stuff they eat,and what they enjoy together as friends.So please let your girl or boy go to Gates Lanes School and be happy.
—Submitted by Cristina Lopez, a student


Posted March 16, 2005

My son is in the 1st grade Sails program at Gates Lane. He is autistic. I can tell you from experience that Gates Lane is the best school in Worcester currently that offers an intensive IEP for Autism. They are doing an awesome job. On a whole the school is doing an AWESOME job.
—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.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
32%

2008

 
 
31%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
33%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
26%

2008

 
 
35%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
29%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
28%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
20%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
32%

2008

 
 
26%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
45%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
42%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students49%
Female57%
Male44%
African American41%
Asian67%
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learners41%

Math

All Students41%
Female48%
Male37%
African American24%
Asian78%
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities4%
English language learners44%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students48%
Female56%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asian42%
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Students with disabilities9%
English language learners59%

Math

All Students43%
Female44%
Male43%
African Americann/a
Asian58%
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities22%
English language learners59%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students41%
Female45%
Male39%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Multiracialn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners25%

Math

All Students38%
Female39%
Male36%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
White29%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners25%

Science

All Students37%
Female32%
Male41%
African American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities5%
English language learners25%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students45%
Female50%
Male41%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learners42%

Math

All Students39%
Female41%
Male38%
African American28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Multiracialn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learners50%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 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
White 44% 70%
Hispanic 22% 14%
Black 16% 8%
Asian 12% 5%
Two or more races 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 60%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1238 Main St
Worcester, MA 01603
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Phone: (508) 799-3488

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