Achievement-Gates Mills Elementary has a 5-star rating (the highest possible) in Achievement on the Ohio Department of Education’s school report card. For the 2022-2023 school year, our 3rd, graders scored 90% on the state math test and 100% on the state English language arts test. 4th graders scored 100% on both the state’s math and English language arts tests, and 5th graders scored 87% on the state math test, 94% in science, and 100% on their English language arts. As a result of these amazing test scores, Gates Mills Elementary has a 2022-2023 performance index score of 111.25, which surpasses the maximum performance index score of 110.325.

 

Balanced curriculum options-Students engage in a range of curriculum options that include STEM and project-based learning, where they get to experience topics like coding, 3D printing, robotics, virtual reality, and other hands-on, engaging experiences. Students identified as gifted are provided differentiated curriculum options to meet their needs throughout the school day, and starting in 4th grade, students participate in small group learning sessions with the school’s gifted coordinator or have opportunities to take advanced math courses at the middle school.

 

Class size-Average class size at the school is about 16 students per class, allowing teachers to really get to know their students and offer personalized learning opportunities in the classroom.

 

Diversity-The school boasts a diverse student population, with 36% of the students identified as white, 31% black, and 18% Asian or Pacific Islander.

 

Expertise-Every member of the kindergarten through 5th grade teaching staff holds a Master’s degree (some have more than one) and has a combined 175 years of teaching experience under their belt. 

 

Five star ratings-In addition to its five-star Achievement rating, Gates Mills Elementary also has 5 stars in the other Ohio Department of Education state report card areas of Progress (the growth of students against their past performance) and Gap Closing (which measures the reduction of educational gaps for student subgroups).

 

Giving back- Our students are learning the importance of community service and being good citizens. Last school year, students partnered with their fellow Mayfield elementary school students to donate over 12,000 food items for the Our Savior Lutheran food pantry, donated holiday gifts to children hospitalized at the Cleveland Clinic, made dog blankets and cat wands for pets at Rescue Village, picked up trash around the village, washed service vehicles, and cleaned up the school garden.

 

Next month you will meet Mayfield Middle School!