Serving 154 students in grades 8, Natomas Gateways Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
54%
56%
Black
17%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Natomas Gateways Middle School?
154 students attend Natomas Gateways Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Natomas Gateways Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Natomas Gateways Middle School?
Natomas Gateways Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Natomas Gateways Middle School offer ?
Natomas Gateways Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Natomas Gateways Middle School part of?
Natomas Gateways Middle School is part of Natomas Unified School District.
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