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Gateway Science Acad-south Ele vs. City Garden Montessori Ecec

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School Overview

School
Gateway Science Acad-south Ele
6651 Gravois Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63116
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
City Garden Montessori Ecec
1618 Tower Grove Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gateway Science Acad-south Ele ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, City Garden Montessori Ecec ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-K
Total Students
414 students
199 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gateway Science Acad-south Ele over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at City Garden Montessori Ecec over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gateway Science Acad-south Ele.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at City Garden Montessori Ecec.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gateway Science Acad-south Ele over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at City Garden Montessori Ecec over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Science Acad-south Ele with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at City Garden Montessori Ecec with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the City Garden Montessori School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1579 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gateway Science Acad-south Ele, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
35-39%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gateway Science Acad-south Ele who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at City Garden Montessori Ecec who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the City Garden Montessori School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gateway Science Acad-south Ele who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at City Garden Montessori Ecec who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the City Garden Montessori School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gateway Science Acad-south Ele who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gateway Science Acad-south Ele by grade.
This chart displays the students of City Garden Montessori Ecec by grade.
Pre-K Students
37
114
Kindergarten Students
66
85
Grade 1 Students
63
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Grade 2 Students
56
-
Grade 3 Students
61
-
Grade 4 Students
55
-
Grade 5 Students
76
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gateway Science Acad-south Ele, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at City Garden Montessori Ecec, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the City Garden Montessori School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gateway Science Acad-south Ele, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at City Garden Montessori Ecec, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the City Garden Montessori School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
45%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gateway Science Acad-south Ele, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at City Garden Montessori Ecec, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the City Garden Montessori School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
33%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gateway Science Acad-south Ele, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at City Garden Montessori Ecec, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the City Garden Montessori School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
13%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gateway Science Acad-south Ele, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at City Garden Montessori Ecec, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the City Garden Montessori School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.67
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gateway Science Acad-south Ele, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of City Garden Montessori Ecec, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the City Garden Montessori School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gateway Science Acad-south Ele, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at City Garden Montessori Ecec, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the City Garden Montessori School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gateway Science Acad-south Ele, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at City Garden Montessori Ecec, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the City Garden Montessori School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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