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Compton-drew Ilc Middle School vs. Gateway Science Academy Middle School

Should you attend Compton-drew Ilc Middle School or Gateway Science Academy Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Compton-drew Ilc Middle School
5130 Oakland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Gateway Science Academy Middle School
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Compton-drew Ilc Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Gateway Science Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 391 students in grades 6-8, Compton-drew Ilc Middle School 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 7% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 409 students in grades 6-8, Gateway Science Academy Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
391 students
409 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gateway Science Academy Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gateway Science Academy Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gateway Science Academy Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Louis City School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Science Academy Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2040 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
#977 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Compton-drew Ilc Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gateway Science Academy Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
7%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(22-23 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 50% in MO)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Louis City School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gateway Science Academy Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
44%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Louis City School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gateway Science Academy Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Louis City School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gateway Science Academy Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Compton-drew Ilc Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Gateway Science Academy Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
118
142
Grade 7 Students
146
146
Grade 8 Students
127
121

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Louis City School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gateway Science Academy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Louis City School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gateway Science Academy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
87%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Louis City School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gateway Science Academy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
4%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Louis City School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gateway Science Academy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Louis City School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gateway Science Academy Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.24
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Compton-drew Ilc Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Louis City School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gateway Science Academy Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Louis City School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gateway Science Academy Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Louis City School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gateway Science Academy Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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