Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep's student population of 586 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#172 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
95%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep's ranking?
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep is ranked #172 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep often compared to?
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus, Houston Gateway Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep?
586 students attend Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep?
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep offer ?
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep part of?
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep is part of Houston Gateway Academy Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep located?
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep is located in the Greater East End neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 9 other public schools located in Greater East End.
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