Gateway Science Academy Middle

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Gateway Science Academy Middle ranks 117 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gateway Science Academy Middle is a public charter middle school located in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 367 students. 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.

Gateway Science Academy Middle has consistently ranked in the top 25-35% of Missouri middle schools over the past several years, with a current ranking of 117 out of 451 middle schools in the state. The school's performance on MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests is generally above the state average, particularly in Mathematics and Algebra I. For example, in 2023-2024, 54% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in MAP Mathematics, compared to the state average of 30.6%. Gateway Science Academy Middle also outperforms the state average in English Language Arts, with 56.6% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 42.1%. The school performs well in serving its diverse student population, ranking in the top 40-60% of Missouri middle schools for African American, White, and English Language Learner students, and in the top 50-70% for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Gateway Science Academy Middle has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 27.0% in 2021-2022 to 41.3% in 2022-2023, the school outperforms many of the nearby middle schools in academic achievement, particularly in comparison to schools within the St. Louis City district, which generally have lower test scores and higher rates of chronic absenteeism. For example, North Side Community-Grand Center, a charter school within the St. Louis City district, has significantly lower proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts compared to Gateway Science Academy Middle. Additionally, Mrh Middle, a public school in the Maplewood-Richmond Heights district, performs well academically, with proficiency rates comparable to or higher than Gateway Science Academy Middle in some subject areas.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139-2425

(314) 261-4361

District: Gateway Science Academy/St Louis

SchoolDigger Rank:
117^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,498

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 367

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.9%

African American:

22.6%

Two or more races:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gateway Science Academy Middle ranks better than 74.1% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.91. (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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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gateway Science Academy Middle is $13,498.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gateway Science Academy Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Gateway Science Academy Middle 117^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Gateway Science Academy Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

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 all students at Gateway Science Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2017	38.08	386^th	568	32.0%
2018	53.81	245^th	552	55.6%
2019	51.99	265^th	587	54.9%
2021	44.91	257^th	454	43.4%
2022	61.04	160^th	459	65.1%
2023	72.36	92^nd	459	80.0%
2024	68.91	117^th	451	74.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gateway Science Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	33.73	55^th	79	30.4%
2019	32.79	69^th	98	29.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gateway Science Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	71.95	10^th	72	86.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gateway Science Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	57.96	133^rd	422	68.5%
2019	55.30	172^nd	482	64.3%
2021	44.61	205^th	371	44.7%
2022	62.77	101^st	365	72.3%
2023	75.78	48^th	382	87.4%
2024	71.09	68^th	378	82.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Gateway Science Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	47.36	71^st	149	52.3%
2021	42.71	79^th	135	41.5%
2022	61.73	48^th	148	67.6%
2023	53.19	62^nd	153	59.5%
2024	63.61	40^th	144	72.2%

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Rank History for White students at Gateway Science Academy Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	58.60	156^th	479	67.4%
2019	57.51	178^th	527	66.2%
2021	49.15	182^nd	376	51.6%
2022	66.90	99^th	381	74.0%
2023	76.11	63^rd	385	83.6%
2024	77.18	61^st	379	83.9%

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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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Enrollment information for Gateway Science Academy Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	168	21	1	10	0	0	30	230
2016	174	22	4	11	0	0	28	239
2017	172	27	6	12	0	0	37	254
2018	184	33	7	11	0	0	31	266
2019	196	36	9	15	0	0	42	298
2020	217	59	7	17	1	0	42	343
2021	239	84	6	18	2	0	46	395
2022	246	80	2	18	3	1	44	394
2023	220	83	9	18	0	1	36	367

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 Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	230	20.0	11.5	41.7
2016	239	23.0	10.3	41.4
2017	254	20.3	12.5	41.7
2018	266	19.1	13.9	43.6
2019	298	24.7	12.0	39.9
2020	343	29.4	11.6	38.2
2021	395	31.1	12.6	47.6
2022	394	34.2	11.5	45.7
2023	367	35.0	10.4	54

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 Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	230	20.0	11.5	41.7
2016	239	23.0	10.3	41.4
2017	254	20.3	12.5	41.7
2018	266	19.1	13.9	43.6
2019	298	24.7	12.0	39.9
2020	343	29.4	11.6	38.2
2021	395	31.1	12.6	47.6
2022	394	34.2	11.5	45.7
2023	367	35.0	10.4	54

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 Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$189 (2.0%)	$9,349 (98.0%)	$9,538
2020	$336 (3.3%)	$9,819 (96.7%)	$10,155
2021	$1,185 (11.8%)	$8,892 (88.2%)	$10,077
2022	$1,833 (13.6%)	$11,666 (86.4%)	$13,498

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gateway Science Academy Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 265^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 92^nd of 459 Middle schools	25.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Science Academy Middle)	32.1	41.8	9.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	32.1	41.8	9.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Science Academy Middle)	34.3	34.8	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	34.3	34.8	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Science Academy Middle)	47.6	46.5	1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	47.6	46.5	1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Science Academy Middle)	40.8	44.3	3.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	40.8	44.3	3.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Science Academy Middle)	48.8	47.1	1.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	48.8	47.1	1.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Gateway Science Academy Middle)	44.4	54.3	9.9%
8th Grade Science (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	44.4	54.3	9.9%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Science Academy Middle)	48.1	53	4.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	48.1	53	4.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	298	367	23.2%
African American	36	83	130.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	9	9
Hispanic	15	18	20%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	196	220	12.2%
Two or More Races	42	36	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.9%	54%	14%

Schools Near Gateway Science Academy Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAP Algebra I (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 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th 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	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gateway Science Academy Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	5049 Fyler Avenue	Saint Louis	63139	St. Louis city	Gateway Science Academy/St Louis	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 261-4361	367	35	10.4	54.0%	220 (59.9%)	83 (22.6%)	18 (4.9%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	36 (9.8%)	68.9	117^th of 451 public middle schools	74.1%		72.4	92^nd of 459 public middle schools	80.0%	25	53.6	37.9	54.0		41.3		41.3	31.3	56.6	91.3	$13,498	$1,833	$11,666
Long Middle Community Education Center	Public	6-8	5028 Morganford Rd	Saint Louis	63116	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 481-3440	274	20	13.7	98.9%	35 (12.8%)	193 (70.4%)	29 (10.6%)	15 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	4.3	447^th of 451 public middle schools	0.9%		4.8	450^th of 459 public middle schools	2.0%	3	4.4	4.4	3.2		5.5		4.6	5.5	10.8		$14,319	$716	$13,603
Busch Middle School Character Athletics	Public, Magnet	6-8	5910 Clifton Ave	Saint Louis	63109	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(314) 352-1043	372	17	21.8	99.2%	71 (19.1%)	209 (56.2%)	66 (17.7%)	18 (4.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	18.1	386^th of 451 public middle schools	14.4%		18.9	387^th of 459 public middle schools	15.7%	1	17.6	19.6	18.9		17.8		20.5	17.6	22.1		$14,735	$723	$14,013
Compton-Drew ILC Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	5130 Oakland Ave	Saint Louis	63110	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(314) 652-9282	409	40	10.3	99.3%	17 (4.2%)	353 (86.3%)	26 (6.4%)	9 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	8.2	429^th of 451 public middle schools	4.9%		6.2	444^th of 459 public middle schools	3.3%	15	13.4	8.0	9.4		10.3		9.8	10.1	18.6		$14,665	$675	$13,990
Mrh Middle	Public	7-8	7500 Lohmeyer Ave	Maplewood	63143	St. Louis County	Maplewood-Richmond Heights	No	No	No	No	(314) 644-4406	220	20	11.1	31.4%	147 (66.8%)	35 (15.9%)	11 (5.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (10.9%)	80.3	66^th of 451 public middle schools	85.4%		61.7	158^th of 459 public middle schools	65.6%	92		59.7	29.4		45.0			61.8	54.3		$14,408	$889	$13,519
Kairos Academies	Public, Charter	5-8	2315 Miami St.	Saint Louis	63118	St. Louis city	Kairos Academies	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 252-0602	286	48	5.9	61.2%	70 (24.5%)	176 (61.5%)	16 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.7%)	21.2	367^th of 451 public middle schools	18.6%		38.3	292^nd of 459 public middle schools	36.4%	75	6.2	22.3	15.7	7.8	20.6	7.7	9.2	26.0	34.2		$14,259	$7,346	$6,913
Carnahan Middle	Public	6-7	4041 S. Broadway	Saint Louis	63118	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 457-0582	57	1	40.7	94.7%	3 (5.3%)	52 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	5.3	441^st of 451 public middle schools	2.2%					(n/a)	7.1	3.4					9.9	13.4
Rogers Middle	Public	6-8	7550 Mackenzie Rd	Saint Louis	63123	St. Louis County	Affton 101	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 351-9679	601	40	15.1	36.6%	406 (67.6%)	69 (11.5%)	44 (7.3%)	33 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (7.8%)	56.6	190^th of 451 public middle schools	57.9%		42.4	272^nd of 459 public middle schools	40.7%	82	50.5	38.3	12.6		34.5		43.3	32.6	45.3	69.4	$11,178	$25	$11,153
Academy Of Entre Stdy@louverture	Public	6-8	3021 Hickey St	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 932-1465	169	17	9.9	98.2%	1 (0.6%)	167 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.5	448^th of 451 public middle schools	0.7%		5.1	448^th of 459 public middle schools	2.4%		2.0	1.0	1.9		1.0		3.2		10.1		$18,607	$756	$17,851
Wydown Middle	Public	6-8	6500 Wydown	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Clayton	No	No	No	No	(314) 854-6400	576	61	9.4	9.7%	345 (59.9%)	87 (15.1%)	23 (4.0%)	71 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.7%)	97.5	8^th of 451 public middle schools	98.2%		94.6	12^th of 459 public middle schools	97.4%	4	81.8	65.8	57.2		65.3		73.7	61.5	71.5	98.7	$22,108	$548	$21,560

Frequently Asked Questions about Gateway Science Academy Middle

How many students attend Gateway Science Academy Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 367 students attended Gateway Science Academy Middle.

Is Gateway Science Academy Middle a good school?

Gateway Science Academy Middle ranks 117^th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Gateway Science Academy Middle?

Students at Gateway Science Academy Middle are 60% White, 23% African American, 10% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What district is Gateway Science Academy Middle in?

Gateway Science Academy/St Louis

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