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Gateway MS

Middle School · Gateway Sd · Monroeville, PA

A Gateway Sd middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4450 Old William Penn Hwy, Monroeville, PA 15146

  • Math 21% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2021)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$21,197

Students at Gateway MS score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency21%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 40% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

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

Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Gateway MS 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 Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,551/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monroeville), 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

$78,295

Median home value

$197,500

Median rent

$1,163/mo

College educated

45.8%

Homeownership

68.6%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15146; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Holiday Park Intermediate SchEnrollment path unverified6.85–63.2 mi532Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.

Gateway Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$21,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gateway MS is listed in Gateway SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gateway MS

Gateway MS is a public middle school in Monroeville, PA, part of Gateway Sd, serving approximately 1,013 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,067 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gateway MS

What grades does Gateway MS serve?

Gateway MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Gateway MS?

Gateway MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,013 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Gateway MS is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gateway MS rank in PA?

Gateway MS ranks #2,067 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Gateway MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Gateway MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway MS has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Gateway MS a charter school?

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

Is Gateway MS a Title I school?

No, Gateway MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gateway MS?

100.0% of students at Gateway MS 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
1,013
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
78
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Allegheny County
Area population (ZIP 15146)
28,422
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
43.8
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 15146; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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