Gateway Science Academy/St Louis

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Gateway Science Academy/St Louis ranks 192 nd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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 Gateway Science Academy/St Louis district, which is ranked 94 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Gateway Science Academy/St Louis generally outperforms the St. Louis City district average, it lags behind high-performing magnet and charter schools in the area, such as Betty Wheeler Classical Junior Ac and Mallinckrodt A.B.I. Elementary. The school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27% to 35.1% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average and most nearby schools. Additionally, the school serves a relatively high proportion of low socioeconomic status (SES) students, with 33.24% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

Despite the challenges, Gateway Science Academy/St Louis has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $8,935 in 2018-2019 to $12,265 in 2021-2022. The school's student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable, ranging from 12.3 to 13.3 students per teacher in recent years. Addressing the issues of academic performance, chronic absenteeism, and supporting the diverse student population could be key to helping the school achieve greater success.

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:
192^nd of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,265

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 346

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.6%

African American:

16.5%

Two or more races:

12.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gateway Science Academy/St Louis ranks better than 78.8% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.44. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gateway Science Academy/St Louis is $12,265.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gateway Science Academy/St Louis:

SchoolDigger ranks Gateway Science Academy/St Louis 192^nd of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Gateway Science Academy/St Louis in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Gateway Science Academy/St Louis:

SchoolDigger ranks Gateway Science Academy/St Louis 94^th of 386 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
2013	59.74	442^nd	1108	60.1%
2014	69.47	285^th	1089	73.8%
2015	68.07	311^th	1058	70.6%
2016	70.80	245^th	865	71.7%
2017	64.72	360^th	1032	65.1%
2018	69.55	293^rd	1045	72.0%
2019	60.81	388^th	1052	63.1%
2021	49.79	459^th	901	49.1%
2022	65.42	301^st	908	66.9%
2023	62.56	325^th	898	63.8%
2024	75.44	192^nd	906	78.8%

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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
2018	71.56	160^th	887	82.0%
2019	54.70	364^th	907	59.9%
2021	32.97	398^th	574	30.7%
2022	63.78	128^th	532	75.9%
2023	68.32	121^st	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	70^th	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
2018	60.76	329^th	898	63.4%
2019	51.25	418^th	917	54.4%
2021	47.39	352^nd	691	49.1%
2022	60.38	245^th	675	63.7%
2023	71.76	168^th	673	75.0%
2024	73.05	161^st	668	75.9%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, February 16, 2016

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	Total
2011	277	39	2	14	0	7	1	340
2012	371	33	3	15	0	1	35	458
2013	344	26	4	16	0	0	48	438
2014	352	21	4	9	1	0	56	443
2015	345	18	4	12	1	0	44	424
2016	360	17	3	11	3	0	44	438
2017	363	20	2	9	3	0	41	438
2018	345	26	4	7	3	0	51	436
2019	344	45	5	7	2	0	42	445
2020	313	56	8	9	1	0	37	424
2021	289	71	10	9	1	0	35	415
2022	246	59	10	7	1	0	41	364
2023	227	57	7	10	1	0	44	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 388^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 325^th 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)	49.3	50.8	1.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	39.2	40.8	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	66.6	45.7	20.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	54.9	40.4	14.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	63.2	43.3	19.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	36.8	34.3	2.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	65.7	44.5	21.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	48.3	35.4	12.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	34.2	33.3	0.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	24.2	30.1	5.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	36.9	53.6	16.7%
5th Grade Science (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	28.9	41.3	12.4%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	44.7	53.8	9.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	35.1	43.5	8.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	445	346	22.2%
African American	45	57	26.7%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	5	7	40%
Hispanic	7	10	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	344	227	34%
Two or More Races	42	44	4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38%	33.2%	4.7%

Schools Near Gateway Science Academy/St Louis

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)						MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gateway Science Academy/St Louis	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	6576 Smiley Avenue	Saint Louis	63139	St. Louis city	Gateway Science Academy/St Louis	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 932-7513	346	28	12.3	33.2%	227 (65.6%)	57 (16.5%)	10 (2.9%)	7 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (12.7%)	75.4	192^nd of 906 public elementary schools	78.8%		62.6	325^th of 898 public elementary schools	63.8%	133	60.0	49.1	45.3				57.5		50.7	58.3	53.0				$12,265	$1,987	$10,278
Mason Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6031 Southwest Ave	Saint Louis	63139	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 645-1201	389	28	13.8	99.2%	182 (46.8%)	138 (35.5%)	50 (12.9%)	12 (3.1%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	41.2	550^th of 906 public elementary schools	39.3%		40.7	563^rd of 898 public elementary schools	37.3%	13	33.2	28.2	36.5	48.1			26.8		38.4	32.5	37.1	38.0			$19,161	$690	$18,471
Mallinckrodt A.B.I. Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6020 Pernod Ave	Saint Louis	63139	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	No	(314) 352-9212	284	18	15.7	98.9%	199 (70.1%)	42 (14.8%)	11 (3.9%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	22 (7.7%)	99.6	1^st of 906 public elementary schools	99.9%		99.6	1^st of 898 public elementary schools	99.9%		84.0	97.7	90.8				93.1				95.4				$14,946	$434	$14,511
Wilkinson Early Childhood Center	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-2	1921 Prather Ave	Saint Louis	63139	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	No	(314) 645-1202	256	19	13.4	98.8%	87 (34.0%)	150 (58.6%)	6 (2.3%)	9 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)								(n/a)															$23,742	$1,060	$22,681
Mrh Elementary	Public	3-6	7314 Glades Avenue	Richmond Heights	63117	St. Louis County	Maplewood-Richmond Heights	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 644-4403	417	38	10.9	25.9%	273 (65.5%)	61 (14.6%)	28 (6.7%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	48 (11.5%)	84.2	114^th of 906 public elementary schools	87.4%		74.7	190^th of 898 public elementary schools	78.8%	76	44.8	57.8	64.8	50.4			72.0		56.0	75.3	65.9	53.3			$14,155	$620	$13,535
Premier Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	5279 Fyler Avenue	Saint Louis	63139	St. Louis city	Premier Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 645-9600	918	105	8.7	54.4%	385 (41.9%)	252 (27.5%)	175 (19.1%)	48 (5.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	54 (5.9%)	28.4	670^th of 906 public elementary schools	26.0%		23.5	714^th of 898 public elementary schools	20.5%	44	16.2	31.1	19.7	33.0	27.3	36.1	19.7	31.7	28.1	41.0	27.0	33.0	36.1	49.3	$14,730	$3,295	$11,436
Mrh Early Childhood Center	Public	PK, KG-2	2810 Burgess Avenue	Maplewood	63143	St. Louis County	Maplewood-Richmond Heights	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 644-4405	460	38	12.1	21.5%	334 (72.6%)	51 (11.1%)	23 (5.0%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (10.0%)								(n/a)															$17,210	$1,355	$15,855
Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Center	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5329 Columbia Ave	Saint Louis	63139	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(314) 776-5091	321	23	13.9	99.1%	20 (6.2%)	294 (91.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	16.7	763^rd of 906 public elementary schools	15.8%		17	757^th of 898 public elementary schools	15.7%	6		19.7	25.6				17.8		16.8	21.4	25.6				$17,124	$1,683	$15,441
Betty Wheeler Classical Junior Ac	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5031 Potomac	Saint Louis	63139	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	No	(314) 353-8875	234	17	13.7	98.7%	125 (53.4%)	74 (31.6%)	6 (2.6%)	23 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	99.4	2^nd of 906 public elementary schools	99.8%		99.6	2^nd of 898 public elementary schools	99.8%			95.0	87.1				82.9		82.3	95.0	89.3				$16,544	$592	$15,952
Buder Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5319 Lansdowne Ave	Saint Louis	63109	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 352-4343	403	29	14.1	99.3%	171 (42.4%)	140 (34.7%)	56 (13.9%)	17 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.5%)	23.8	702^nd of 906 public elementary schools	22.5%		27.3	690^th of 898 public elementary schools	23.2%	12	19.7	24.9	30.7				25.8			31.9	23.2				$19,412	$1,116	$18,296

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How many students attend Gateway Science Academy/St Louis?

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

What is the racial makeup of Gateway Science Academy/St Louis?

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

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Gateway Science Academy/St Louis ranks 192^nd of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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