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#1658 of 1,992 schools in MN

Gatewood Elementary

Elementary School · Hopkins Public School District · Minnetonka, MN

A Hopkins Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

14900 GATEWOOD DR, Minnetonka, MN 55345

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2022)
  • 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$16,913
Chronic Absenteeism34.1%

Students at Gatewood Elementary score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Gatewood Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,760/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Minnetonka), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$143,287

Median home value

$478,800

Median rent

$1,444/mo

College educated

64.2%

Homeownership

86.3%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Scenic Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.9K–51.2 mi928Compare →
Agape Christi AcademyPrivate · tuition8.6privatePK–111.3 mi102Compare →
Forest Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–51.4 mi544Compare →
Glen Lake ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–51.4 mi411Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hopkins Public School District

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#11 of 13
District spending per student
$16,913NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gatewood Elementary is listed in HOPKINS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gatewood Elementary

Gatewood Elementary is a public elementary school in Minnetonka, MN, part of Hopkins Public School District, serving approximately 399 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,658 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gatewood Elementary

What grades does Gatewood Elementary serve?

Gatewood Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Gatewood Elementary?

Gatewood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gatewood Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Gatewood Elementary is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gatewood Elementary rank in MN?

Gatewood Elementary ranks #1,658 of 1,992 schools in MN.

What is Gatewood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Gatewood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Gatewood Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gatewood Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Gatewood Elementary a charter school?

No, Gatewood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gatewood Elementary a Title I school?

No, Gatewood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gatewood Elementary?

57.6% of students at Gatewood Elementary 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 – 5th
Enrollment
399
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Hennepin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.1%
Area population (ZIP 55345)
21,255
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
43.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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)
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 55345; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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