Very Good
#551 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 25% in state
Gateway Middle School
Middle School · Everett School District · Everett, WA
An Everett School District middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15404 Silver Firs Dr., Everett, WA 98208
- Math 66% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gateway Middle School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 72% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gateway 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. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,500/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Everett), 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
$102,546
Median home value
$641,300
Median rent
$1,859/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98208; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 7–8 | 2.6 mi | 625 | Compare → |
| Heatherwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 1,010 | Compare → |
| Skyview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 1,158 | Compare → |
| Eisenhower Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 874 | 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.
Everett School District
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #17 of 30
- District spending per student
- $18,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gateway Middle School is listed in Everett School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gateway Middle School
Gateway Middle School is a public middle school in Everett, WA, part of Everett School District, serving approximately 1,004 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #551 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gateway Middle School
What grades does Gateway Middle School serve?
Gateway Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Gateway Middle School?
Gateway Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,004 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Middle School is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gateway Middle School rank in WA?
Gateway Middle School ranks #551 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Gateway Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gateway Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway Middle School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gateway Middle School a charter school?
No, Gateway Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gateway Middle School a Title I school?
No, Gateway Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gateway Middle School?
17.8% of students at Gateway Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (425) 385-6600
- Area population (ZIP 98208)
- 60,616
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 SBA · 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 SBA · 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)
- 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 98208; 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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