Top Rankings
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,666 students in Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
1,666 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
138 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#176 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.7%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
31%
15%
% White
47%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,772 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,005 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,772
$17,244
Spending / Student
$14,005
$16,653
Best Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gateway Science Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Gr: 9-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Gateway Science Acad/st Louis
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6576 Smiley Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 932-7513
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 932-7513
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Gateway Science Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6651 Gravois Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 669-9000
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 669-9000
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District?
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,666 students.
What is the rank of Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District?
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District is ranked #189 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District?
47% of Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District?
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,005 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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