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Gateway Stem Academy Charter School
Elementary School · Gateway Stem Academy · Burnsville, MN
A charter elementary school in Burnsville, MN serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
12119 16TH AVENUE SOUTH, Burnsville, MN 55337
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gateway Stem Academy Charter School score 14% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gateway Stem Academy Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,101/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burnsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,641
Median home value
$327,800
Median rent
$1,463/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55337; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Byrne ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Gideon Pond ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| One91 Virtual Academy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| One School, GlobalPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.8 mi | 29 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Gateway Stem Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,747NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Gateway Stem Academy Charter School is listed in Gateway STEM Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gateway Stem Academy Charter School
Gateway Stem Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in Burnsville, MN, part of Gateway Stem Academy, serving approximately 140 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,939 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gateway Stem Academy Charter School
What grades does Gateway Stem Academy Charter School serve?
Gateway Stem Academy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Gateway Stem Academy Charter School?
Gateway Stem Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 140 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Stem Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Stem Academy Charter School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gateway Stem Academy Charter School rank in MN?
Gateway Stem Academy Charter School ranks #1,939 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Gateway Stem Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gateway Stem Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gateway Stem Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway Stem Academy Charter School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Gateway Stem Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Gateway Stem Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Gateway Stem Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Gateway Stem Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gateway Stem Academy Charter School?
97.9% of students at Gateway Stem Academy Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 140
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (952) 206-4050
- Area population (ZIP 55337)
- 48,104
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55337; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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