Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gateway Science Acad-south Ele ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele's student population of 378 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway Science Acad-south Ele is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1753 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
39%
15%
White
37%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway Science Acad-south Ele's ranking?
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele is ranked #1753 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Gateway Science Acad-south Ele often compared to?
Gateway Science Acad-south Eleis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Gateway Science Acad-south Ele?
378 students attend Gateway Science Acad-south Ele.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Gateway Science Acad-south Ele students are Black, 37% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Science Acad-south Ele?
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gateway Science Acad-south Ele offer ?
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gateway Science Acad-south Ele part of?
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele is part of Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District.
In what neighborhood is Gateway Science Acad-south Ele located?
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele is located in the Princeton Heights neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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