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Gatewood Elementary School
(206) 252-9400
4320 SW Myrtle St
Seattle, WA 98136
Level: K-5
District: Seattle Public Schools

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In-depth school information including test scores, student stats, parent ratings and reviews for Gatewood Elementary School, Seattle, WA.

Cenus Info	Value	Year
White, non-Hispanic:	61.7%	(2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:	13.4%	(2008)
Hispanic:	10.7%	(2008)
Multiracial:	0%	(2008)
Asian:	12.1%	(2008)
Pacific Islander:	0%	(2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:	2.1%	(2008)
Unspecified:	0%	(2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:	15%	(2008)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:	34.08%	(2008)

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Gatewood Elementary School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	4
Average Principals Rating	4
Average Teachers Rating	4
Average Activities Rating	3
Average Parents Rating	4
Average Safety Rating	4

Gatewood Elementary School Reviews


Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2008-09-29 “This school is great about not letting a child fall behind, or 'hide in the back of the class'. When we moved here at the end of the school year two years ago, I didn't know how much my son was not learning, because he was 'hiding in the back of the class'. He ended up repeating that grade, but I saw a huge improvement over the previous year. If parents are involved in the childs education, teachers will go the extra mile and then some. I was amazed how much just stating my concerns to the teachers during a conference made a difference. Now, because all the teachers in the school know how we expect all of our children to perform grade wise, the teachers are there to keep our three kids at that level. The whole staff is quick to respond to questions either by phone or email.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: decline 2008-09-05 “I have two sons, one whom has been through Gatewood K-5, and another who just entered first grade. Neither have had a great learning experience. The two year grouping rarely works. Neither of my boys ever had a teacher two years in a row and the homework is a joke. The staff seems more interested in the parent reading program than anything else. I would have just been happy with some proven, traditional teaching methods. I am switching my youngest son out as soon as I can'.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-05-26 “I just moved to Seattle this year and my son is in the Kindergarten class. He is an older kindergartener so I really appreciate that he can be challenged by the first grade level work. The teachers have been wonderful and he is very happy at this school. He is already reading at a third grade level and the teachers are very perceptive to his needs and give him materials that both engage and challenge him. The classroom environment is creative, nurturing, inviting and respectful. I am also very happy with the low student/teacher ratio which I have heard is very unusual in the Seattle school system” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2008-02-27 “I have been with Gatewood Elementary for 2 years and I am impressed with the staff and teachers. They take time out of their day everyday for parents and students. I have enjoyed this school and my son loves going to school everyday. :)” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2006-05-08 “For seven years we have been very pleased with the quality and caring of the staff and teachers at Gatewood. Now there is a new principal and the standards are even higher. The Gatewood Restructuring Profile is a great construct with which to organize a school, and it shows. Both my kids love going to school because it's fun to learn. Parent involvement has been growing by leaps and bounds. At least four new programs/activities are added each year.” Posted By: former student Quality Score: 5 2004-01-17 “I transfered to Gatewood in fourth grade. I felt so welcome and I really appreciated it. I really started enjoying to read when I started going there because they showed me that it all depended on the book I'm reading. If you are looking for a good school for your children, please do concider Gatewood Elementry.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2003-10-21 “Although the Seattle School District is known for having average schools that are not much to brag about, I was very pleased to find Gatewood. The staff has been very supportive of my son's learning challenges. He is doing well and excelling. There has never been a time when he has felt discouraged. That is key to successful students.”