- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St. Louis, MO
Gateway Science Academy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gateway Science Academy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290059203244Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway Science Academy Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in St. Louis · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway Science Academy Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Science Academy Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in St. Louis, MO.
School address
District: Gateway Science Acad/St Louis · Missouri
NCES ID 290059203244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Gateway Science Academy Middle grew from 367 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (+11.4%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 290059203244 · St. Louis, MO Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
426 enr · 12.2:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Science Academy High (461 students)
Gateway Science Academy Middle grew from 367 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (+11.4%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Gateway Science Academy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway Scienc
Gateway Science Academy High
461 students
- This school
Gateway Science Academy Middle
426 students
- Gateway Scienc
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele
402 students
- Gateway Scienc
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis
377 students
What this shows Gateway Science Academy Middle reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway Science Academy Middle compares
Gateway Science Academy Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 7% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Missouri - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,754
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
African American 30.3%
Two or More 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Gateway Science Academy Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Gateway Science Acad/St Louis reports $15,754 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gateway Science Academy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Science Academy High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway Science Acad-South Ele | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gateway Science Acad/St Louis | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway Science Academy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway Science Academy Middle
How many students attend Gateway Science Academy Middle?
Gateway Science Academy Middle has 426 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St. Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Science Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Science Academy Middle is 12.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gateway Science Academy Middle?
42.8% of students at Gateway Science Academy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway Science Academy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gateway Science Academy Middle is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in St. Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway Science Academy Middle?
Gateway Science Academy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gateway Science Academy Middle rank among middle schools in St. Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Science Academy Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in St. Louis, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in St. Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Gateway Science Acad/St Louis?
Besides Gateway Science Academy Middle, Gateway Science Acad/St Louis also operates Gateway Science Academy High (461 students), Gateway Science Acad-South Ele (402 students), and Gateway Science Acad/St Louis (377 students). See the Gateway Science Acad/St Louis district page for the complete list.