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#2160 of 2,221 schools in MO
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele
Elementary School · Gateway Science Acad/st Louis · St. Louis, MO
A Gateway Science Acad/st Louis charter elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6651 GRAVOIS AVE., St. Louis, MO 63116
- Math 28% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs MO 49% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gateway Science Acad-south Ele score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gateway Science Acad-south Ele sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,108/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), 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
$60,193
Median home value
$161,100
Median rent
$946/mo
College educated
37%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woerner ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| St Raphael the Archangel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| St Stephen Protomartyr SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Buder Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 383 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gateway Science Acad/st Louis
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,754NCES 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 Science Acad-south Ele is listed in GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD/ST LOUIS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gateway Science Acad-south Ele
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of Gateway Science Acad/st Louis, serving approximately 414 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,160 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gateway Science Acad-south Ele
What grades does Gateway Science Acad-south Ele serve?
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gateway Science Acad-south Ele?
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Science Acad-south Ele?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Science Acad-south Ele is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gateway Science Acad-south Ele rank in MO?
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele ranks #2,160 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Gateway Science Acad-south Ele's MySchoolScout rating?
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Science Acad-south Ele?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway Science Acad-south Ele has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Gateway Science Acad-south Ele a charter school?
Yes, Gateway Science Acad-south Ele is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Gateway Science Acad-south Ele a Title I school?
No, Gateway Science Acad-south Ele is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gateway Science Acad-south Ele?
75.6% of students at Gateway Science Acad-south Ele 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.6%
- Phone
- (314) 669-9000
- Area population (ZIP 63116)
- 42,470
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 63116; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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