Gateway Science Academy/St Louis

Summary:

Gateway Science Academy/St Louis is a public charter elementary school serving 346 students in grades PK-5 in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school is part of the St. Louis City district, which is ranked 102 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gateway Science Academy/St Louis has a relatively diverse student population, with 65.61% White, 16.47% African American, 2.89% Hispanic, and 2.02% Asian students. This diversity is higher than some nearby schools like Avery Elementary (82.12% White) and Mallinckrodt A.B.I. Elementary (70.07% White). Academically, the school has shown mixed performance, with proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts generally lower than the state average but higher than some nearby schools in the St. Louis City district, such as Buder Elementary and Mason Elementary. Additionally, Gateway Science Academy/St Louis has a relatively lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (33.24%) compared to many nearby schools in the district.

While Gateway Science Academy/St Louis lags behind the exceptional performance of top-ranked schools like Betty Wheeler Classical Junior Ac, its academic outcomes are better than some nearby lower-performing schools. The school's diverse student population and lower free/reduced lunch rates may be contributing factors to its relatively better performance. By focusing on areas for improvement, such as Mathematics proficiency, the school has the potential to enhance its overall academic outcomes and continue to provide a quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

 6576 Smiley Avenue
       Saint Louis, MO  63139-2425


(314) 932-7513

District: Gateway Science Academy/St Louis

SchoolDigger Rank:
325th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,265 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  346

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.6%
African American:
16.5%
Two or more races:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gateway Science Academy/St Louis ranks better than 63.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.56. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Gateway Science Academy/St Louis is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (65.6%), African American (16.5%), two or more races (12.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gateway Science Academy/St Louis is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Gateway Science Academy/St Louis employs 28 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gateway Science Academy/St Louis is $12,265.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Gateway Science Academy/St Louis:

SchoolDigger ranks Gateway Science Academy/St Louis 325th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Gateway Science Academy/St Louis in the ranking list.)

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Gateway Science Academy/St Louis:

SchoolDigger ranks Gateway Science Academy/St Louis 102nd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gateway Science Academy/St Louis

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Rank History for all students at Gateway Science Academy/St Louis

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 59.74 442nd 1108 60.1%
2014 69.47 285th 1089 73.8%
2015 68.07 311th 1058 70.6%
2016 70.80 245th 865 71.7%
2017 64.72 360th 1032 65.1%
2018 69.55 293rd 1045 72.0%
2019 60.81 388th 1052 63.1%
2021 49.79 459th 901 49.1%
2022 65.42 301st 908 66.9%
2023 62.56 325th 898 63.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gateway Science Academy/St Louis

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.56 160th 887 82.0%
2019 54.70 364th 907 59.9%
2021 32.97 398th 574 30.7%
2022 63.78 128th 532 75.9%
2023 68.32 121st 611 80.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Gateway Science Academy/St Louis

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.46 70th 184 62.0%
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Rank History for White students at Gateway Science Academy/St Louis

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.76 329th 898 63.4%
2019 51.25 418th 917 54.4%
2021 47.39 352nd 691 49.1%
2022 60.38 245th 675 63.7%
2023 71.76 168th 673 75.0%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Open Quote The teachers at this school are strong, passionate, and caring but are often hindered by an administration that is overly focused on test scores. Students who perform well are pushed hard to continue to grow. Students who lag behind are moved into afterschool tutoring or are unable to participate in reward parties simply because learning is not always easy.

Our child has had a positive experience and has made friends while growing academically.

Teachers are asked to work long hours and take on class sizes above the normal - 25 to 27 kids per class is fairly typical. If your child thrives on competition and is fairly independent, they will do fine. For those that need extra attention or do not like to be competitive, there will be things about this school that will be frustrating. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gateway Science Academy/St Louis

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 277 39 2 14 0 7 1 0 340
2012 371 33 3 15 0 1 35 0 458
2013 344 26 4 16 0 0 48 0 438
2014 352 21 4 9 1 0 56 0 443
2015 345 18 4 12 1 0 44 0 424
2016 360 17 3 11 3 0 44 0 438
2017 363 20 2 9 3 0 41 0 438
2018 345 26 4 7 3 0 51 0 436
2019 344 45 5 7 2 0 42 0 445
2020 313 56 8 9 1 0 37 0 424
2021 289 71 10 9 1 0 35 0 415
2022 246 59 10 7 1 0 41 0 364
2023 227 57 7 10 1 0 44 0 346

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gateway Science Academy/St Louis

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 340 25.6 13.2 n/a
2012 458 31.3 14.5 32.1
2013 438 29.6 14.7 37.4
2014 443 25.0 17.7 31.8
2015 424 29.0 14.6 28.8
2016 438 29.0 15.1 31.5
2017 438 30.0 14.6 39.5
2018 436 29.0 15.0 36
2019 445 29.0 15.3 38
2020 424 30.0 14.1 37.3
2021 415 31.0 13.3 25.3
2022 364 29.0 12.5 28.6
2023 346 28.0 12.3 33.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gateway Science Academy/St Louis

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 340 25.6 13.2 n/a
2012 458 31.3 14.5 32.1
2013 438 29.6 14.7 37.4
2014 443 25.0 17.7 31.8
2015 424 29.0 14.6 28.8
2016 438 29.0 15.1 31.5
2017 438 30.0 14.6 39.5
2018 436 29.0 15.0 36
2019 445 29.0 15.3 38
2020 424 30.0 14.1 37.3
2021 415 31.0 13.3 25.3
2022 364 29.0 12.5 28.6
2023 346 28.0 12.3 33.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gateway Science Academy/St Louis

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $90 (1.0%) $8,845 (99.0%) $8,935
2020 $358 (3.6%) $9,600 (96.4%) $9,958
2021 $1,365 (14.2%) $8,276 (85.8%) $9,641
2022 $1,987 (16.2%) $10,278 (83.8%) $12,265

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gateway Science Academy/St Louis

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 388th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 325th of 898 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)49.350.8
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)39.240.8
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)66.645.7
 20.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)54.940.4
 14.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)63.243.3
 19.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)36.834.3
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)65.744.5
 21.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)48.335.4
 12.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)34.233.3
 0.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)24.230.1
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)36.953.6
 16.7%
   5th Grade Science (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)28.941.3
 12.4%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)44.753.8
 9.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)35.143.5
 8.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students445346
 22.2%
African American4557
 26.7%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic710
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White344227
 34%
Two or More Races4244
 4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38%33.2%
 4.7%


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Gateway Science Academy/St Louis ranks 325th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Gateway Science Academy/St Louis are 66% White, 16% African American, 13% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 346 students attended Gateway Science Academy/St Louis.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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