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#3550 of 3,778 schools in FL
Gateway Charter School
School · Lee · Fort Myers, FL
A Lee charter school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
12850 COMMONWEALTH DR, Fort Myers, FL 33913
- Math 44% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 85.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gateway Charter School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gateway Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated730/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,925
Median home value
$439,200
Median rent
$1,914/mo
College educated
47.1%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33913; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosspointe AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Crosspointe Academy, Inc.Private · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Buckingham Exceptional Student CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 59 | Compare → |
| County Wide Exceptional Child ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 81 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lee
- Schools in district
- 120
- Rank in district
- #95 of 110
- District spending per student
- $12,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gateway Charter School is listed in LEE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gateway Charter School
Gateway Charter School is a public school in Fort Myers, FL, part of Lee, serving approximately 2,977 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 85.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,550 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Gateway Charter School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gateway Charter School
What grades does Gateway Charter School serve?
Gateway Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Gateway Charter School?
Gateway Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 2,977 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Charter School is 85.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gateway Charter School rank in FL?
Gateway Charter School ranks #3,550 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Gateway Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gateway Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gateway Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway Charter School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gateway Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Gateway Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Gateway Charter School a Title I school?
No, Gateway Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gateway Charter School?
58.4% of students at Gateway Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,977
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 85.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (239) 768-5048
- Area population (ZIP 33913)
- 28,172
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 53.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33913; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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