Avondale Gifted and Talented Education

Avondale Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) in Rochester Hills, Michigan, educates approximately 277 gifted students in grades 2–8 by around 16 full-time certified teachers for a student-teacher ratio close to 17:1. This high performing elementary school reflects academic excellence—on state tests, 92% achieve proficiency in math and an impressive 98% in reading—ranked #4 elementary and #2 middle school in Michigan. Its student enrollment is about 47% minority: about 41% Asian, 44% white, and small numbers Hispanic, Black, and multiracial; economically disadvantaged students are just about 4%. Teachers possess gifted-education certifications, and turnover is extremely low; social-emotional supports are woven in a best-practice setting for strong student outcomes. Home values in the surrounding Rochester Hills range approximately at $377,400, within reach for families seeking superior elementary and middle schooling. More informative, balanced, and data-intensive compared to run-of-the-mill district blurbs.

Avondale School District's GATE program has recently received statewide recognition, with the GATE Magnet School named #2 among Michigan middle schools and #4 among elementary schools by U.S. News & World Report