Gateway Elementary School

This school has a positive atmosphere where kids feel safe thanks to teachers support. Teachers focus on accommodations and accessibility for students to ensure personal success.

Mr Porter is a bad principal and then the school is bad the school is a mess my son was in 3rd grade and he had to get put in iep arrangements but they just sit their and don’t do anything he is now on a 1st grade level cause of them I recommend east end prep will have success for your child

I’m a former 5th grader and I want other families to know what happened here. Over the last two school years, at least 14 students were yelled at and punished for speaking Spanish during non-instructional time. There were 6 kids the year before 5th grade, and 8 kids this past year, including me.It happened with the music teacher, PE teacher, homeroom teacher, and the lunch monitor. We were told “speak English” at lunch, at recess, in the hallways, and even when just talking to friends. Some kids got in trouble and felt scared to talk at school.Schools are supposed to be safe for every kid. Federal law says schools can’t discriminate based on national origin or the language you speak with your friends during free time. This created a hostile environment for us.I’m glad to be going to middle school now, but no student should be punished for speaking to their friends. Families deserve to know this happens here. I hope Old Center changes so future kids don’t go through this.

I’ve seen astronomical growth physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually while at Metro. I went from 4’6 in sixth grade to 5’7 in tenth grade. I’ve matured and learned how to be a real grown-up while here. I joined the school after almost making an attempt on my life and this school saved my mental health. Spiritually, I’ve seen more growth in the past two years than ever in my life. Overall this school is good and helpful for anyone of any age whenever.