Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gateway Science Acad/st Louis 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 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is equal to the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gateway Science Acad/st Louis's student population of 364 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gateway Science Acad/st Louis 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/st Louis is 0.50, 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
#1135 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
16%
15%
White
68%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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/st Louis's ranking?
Gateway Science Acad/st Louis is ranked #1135 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Gateway Science Acad/st Louis often compared to?
Gateway Science Acad/st Louisis often viewed alongside schools like Mason Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Gateway Science Acad/st Louis?
364 students attend Gateway Science Acad/st Louis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Gateway Science Acad/st Louis students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Science Acad/st Louis?
Gateway Science Acad/st Louis has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gateway Science Acad/st Louis offer ?
Gateway Science Acad/st Louis offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gateway Science Acad/st Louis part of?
Gateway Science Acad/st Louis is part of Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District.
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