Summary:
Gateway Science Academy/St Louis is home to a single middle school, Gateway Science Academy Middle, which serves grades 6-8. This standout school is ranked in the top 20% of Missouri middle schools, with strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics. However, the school faces challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate and serving a population with significant socioeconomic needs.
Gateway Science Academy Middle consistently outperforms the state and district averages on state assessments, suggesting the school is effectively supporting student learning. The school's per-student spending of $13,498 is higher than the state average, which may contribute to its strong resources and performance. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.2, which can facilitate more personalized instruction.
While Gateway Science Academy Middle is a high-performing school, its statewide ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from 92nd in 2022-2023 to 165th in 2024-2025. This trend warrants further investigation to identify potential factors and implement strategies to maintain the school's strong academic standing. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 35.1% is significantly higher than the state average, an area that the school may need to address to support student learning and achievement.
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