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#3532 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 41% in state
Gateway College Preparatory School
School · Orenda Charter School · Georgetown, TX
An Orenda Charter School charter school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3360 WESTINGHOUSE RD, Georgetown, TX 78626
- Math 55% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 80% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gateway College Preparatory School score 68% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Gateway College Preparatory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,362/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Georgetown), 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
$94,967
Median home value
$358,500
Median rent
$1,752/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
62.7%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78626; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S T E P - C O R EEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–11 | 2.2 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| S T E P - C O R EEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–9 | 2.2 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| S T E P - DetentionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | 2.2 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| S T E P - DetentionEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 8–11 | 2.2 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Orenda Charter School
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $8,759NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Gateway College Preparatory School is listed in ORENDA CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gateway College Preparatory School
Gateway College Preparatory School is a public school in Georgetown, TX, part of Orenda Charter School, serving approximately 1,626 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,532 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gateway College Preparatory School
What grades does Gateway College Preparatory School serve?
Gateway College Preparatory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Gateway College Preparatory School?
Gateway College Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 1,626 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway College Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway College Preparatory School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gateway College Preparatory School rank in TX?
Gateway College Preparatory School ranks #3,532 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Gateway College Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gateway College Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Gateway College Preparatory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway College Preparatory School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gateway College Preparatory School a charter school?
Yes, Gateway College Preparatory School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Gateway College Preparatory School a Title I school?
No, Gateway College Preparatory School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,626
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Williamson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (512) 868-4947
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 78626)
- 45,020
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 78626; 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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