Gateway School District
School District · Huntington, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
752
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
752
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Evaluating Gateway?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gateway as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Chester Elementary
Chester · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gateway Regional High
Huntington · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Littleville Elementary School
Huntington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#158 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$25,217
+$3,846 vs Massachusetts median
District size
752 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Gateway ranks #158 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Gateway's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Chester Elementary (8.6/10), Gateway Regional High (5.8/10), and Littleville Elementary School (4.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Gateway
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chester Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Gateway Regional High | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Littleville Elementary School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Gateway Regional Middle School | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gateway
Gateway is a Huntington, Massachusetts school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 752 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1. District-level spending was $25,217 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Gateway demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Chester Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Gateway students show an average math proficiency of 40.6% and ELA proficiency of 48.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Gateway, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gateway with test data.
Schools in Gateway
4 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Huntington
- Total Enrollment
- 752
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- District spending per student
- $25,217NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gateway?
Gateway has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gateway?
The average composite rating for Gateway is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Gateway?
Gateway's district-level spending was $25,217 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gateway?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gateway is 9.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gateway?
Chester Elementary is the highest-rated school in Gateway with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Gateway?
Across schools in Gateway with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gateway compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Gateway has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.1%
How we rate schools
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Compare Gateway with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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