Ava Middle vs Gateway Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 285 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ava Middle
Ava · Public middle · Grades 5–8
386 students
Gateway Middle
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
382 students
| Measure | Ava Middle Ava, Missouri | Gateway Middle ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #285 of 392 | #382 of 392 |
| National rank | #10229 of 15,369 | #14843 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 386 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 5% |
| city | Ava | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ava Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.2 vs 12.6).
- •Ava Middle does better on math proficiency (28% vs 5%).
- •Ava Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 10%).
- •Ava Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.6% vs 100%).
- •Gateway Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.3).
- •Ava Middle is the larger school with 386 students compared with 382.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ava Middle better than Gateway Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Ava Middle ranks higher (38.2 vs 12.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ava Middle and Gateway Middle?
About 285 km in a straight line, between Ava and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ava Middle: 386. Gateway Middle: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ava Middle and Gateway Middle rank in Missouri?
Ava Middle is 285th of 392 and Gateway Middle is 382nd of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).