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Gateway Science Academy-South Ele is a public charter elementary school serving 394 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.
Gateway Science Academy-South Ele has a relatively diverse student population, with a mix of White (34.52%), African American (44.16%), Hispanic (8.88%), and Asian (2.28%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in MAP assessments, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency was 30.4% compared to the state average of 41.1%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (around 66%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status of the student population. Despite these challenges, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools, with a ranking between 671 and 935 out of around 900-1,000 schools over the past several years.
While Gateway Science Academy-South Ele's overall academic performance is lower than the state and district averages, the school's African American students have performed relatively well compared to other Missouri elementary schools. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's African American students ranked 25th out of 185 Missouri elementary schools in math proficiency. Additionally, the school has seen an increase in its per-student spending, from $9,085 in 2018-2019 to $13,322 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the nearby St. Louis City schools like Oak Hill Elementary and Woodward Elementary, which have even lower academic performance.
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