GATEWAY MIDDLE

www.killeenisd.org

48 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gateway Middle School is a public middle school located in Killeen, Texas, and operates as part of the Killeen Independent School District (KISD). Situated on Atkinson Avenue, the school serves a diverse student population typical of the Killeen area, which is significantly influenced by the nearby Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) military installation. Like other schools in the district, Gateway Middle focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum while offering various extracurricular activities and support services designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. Being part of the Killeen ISD, Gateway Middle utilizes the district’s standardized educational framework, which integrates technology, student-led initiatives, and robust support systems for military-connected families. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, academic policies, and district-wide updates through the official Killeen ISD website at http://www.killeenisd.org.

Total Students

14.6

Full-Time Teachers

3.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GATEWAY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	11
Black	27
Asian	1
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	2

Black
27 (56.2%)
Hispanic
11 (22.9%)
Two or More
4 (8.3%)
White
3 (6.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (4.2%)
Asian
1 (2.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	KILLEEN ISD
Phone:	(254)336-1690
Website:	http://www.killeenisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	48
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 10

Grade 7 10

Grade 8 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GATEWAY MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	10
Grade 7	10
Grade 8	28

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GATEWAY MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	20	41.7%
Male	28	58.3%

Middle School 6th - 8th