Top Rankings
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,631 students in Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
1,631 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#213 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.51
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
46 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
123 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
453 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
28%
15%
# White Students
814 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
50%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
192 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
74
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
129
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
106
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
108
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
120
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
117
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
145
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
142
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
146
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
121
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
127
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
105
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
109
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,494 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,641 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,494
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,641
$13,908
Best Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gateway Science Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Grades: 9-12
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Gateway Science Acad/st Louis
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6576 Smiley Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 932-7513
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 932-7513
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Gateway Science Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5049 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 261-4361
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #44.
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6651 Gravois Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 669-9000
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 669-9000
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District?
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,631 students.
What is the rank of Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District?
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District is ranked #214 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District?
50% of Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District?
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Gateway Science Acad/St Louis School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,641 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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