- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Killeen, TX
Gateway Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gateway Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482566000118
👥 S:T ratio 86
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway Middle earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 8
- middle schools in Killeen · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway Middle has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Middle ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Killeen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Gateway Middle grew from 58 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (+17.2%).
Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 482566000118 · Killeen, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
48 enr · 3.4:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Harker Heights H S (2,192 students)
Gateway Middle grew from 58 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (+17.2%). Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gateway Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harker Heights
Harker Heights H S
2,192 students
- Robert M Shoem
Robert M Shoemaker H S
2,165 students
- Killeen H S
Killeen H S
2,083 students
- Chaparral H S
Chaparral H S
2,031 students
- C E Ellison H
C E Ellison H S
1,761 students
- This school 48
Gateway Middle
48 students
What this shows Gateway Middle reports 48 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway Middle compares
Gateway Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.4:1 | ▼ 77% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3.4:1
students per teacher
- 77% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 24 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 241.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 341.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 8.3%
White 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Gateway Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Killeen Isd reports $11,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gateway Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert M Shoemaker H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Killeen H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C E Ellison H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,165
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,031
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~48 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway Middle
How many students attend Gateway Middle?
Gateway Middle has 48 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Killeen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 58 (2022-23) → 68 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Middle is 3.4:1, which is 77% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 78% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gateway Middle?
69.0% of students at Gateway Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gateway Middle is African American at 56.3% of enrollment, in Killeen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway Middle?
Gateway Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gateway Middle rank among middle schools in Killeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Middle ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Killeen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Killeen on the city page.
What other schools are in Killeen Isd?
Besides Gateway Middle, Killeen Isd also operates Harker Heights H S (2,192 students), Robert M Shoemaker H S (2,165 students), and Killeen H S (2,083 students). See the Killeen Isd district page for the complete list.