Gateway Middle School
Gateway Middle School serves 521 students in grades 6-8.
Gateway Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gateway Middle School's student population of 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gateway Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,091 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Gateway Middle School is 0.10, which is less 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
#2064 out of 2091 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
95%
15%
White
3%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Gateway Middle School often compared to?
Gateway Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carr Lane Vpa Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Gateway Middle School?
521 students attend Gateway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Gateway Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Middle School?
Gateway Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gateway Middle School offer ?
Gateway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gateway Middle School part of?
Gateway Middle School is part of St. Louis City School District.
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