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#1557 of 1,793 schools in MA

Gateway Regional Middle School

Middle School · Gateway · Huntington, MA

A middle school in Huntington, MA where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

12 Littleville Road, Huntington, MA 01050

  • Math 22% vs MA 40% (2024)
  • Reading 25% vs MA 41% (2024)
  • 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-3.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.5% (2024 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.8% (2024 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-19.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.8 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 MCAS)
vs. Expected-21.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$25,217
Chronic Absenteeism27%

Students at Gateway Regional Middle School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2024 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 MCAS)
School
State
40%(2024 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency25%(2024 MCAS)
School
State
41%(2024 MCAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2021, to 23% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
31%
2023
Math
23%
ELA
26%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Gateway Regional Middle 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$96,328

Median home value

$282,400

Median rent

$1,302/mo

College educated

31.6%

Homeownership

86.2%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Gateway

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$25,217NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gateway Regional Middle School is listed in Gateway; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gateway Regional Middle School

Gateway Regional Middle School is a public middle school in Huntington, MA, part of Gateway, serving approximately 196 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,557 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gateway Regional Middle School

What grades does Gateway Regional Middle School serve?

Gateway Regional Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Gateway Regional Middle School?

Gateway Regional Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Regional Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Regional Middle School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gateway Regional Middle School rank in MA?

Gateway Regional Middle School ranks #1,557 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Gateway Regional Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gateway Regional Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Regional Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway Regional Middle School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Gateway Regional Middle School a charter school?

No, Gateway Regional Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gateway Regional Middle School a Title I school?

No, Gateway Regional Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
196
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hampshire County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.0%
Area population (ZIP 01050)
2,573
Area average commute
32.9 min
Area median age
46
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 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 01050; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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