Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac vs Gateway Science Academy High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 333 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
Gateway Science Academy High
St. Louis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
461 students
| Measure | Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac ST Louis, Missouri | Gateway Science Academy High St. Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 1,159 | #182 of 497 |
| National rank | #10237 of 50,301 | #6566 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 260 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 44.5% |
| city | ST Louis | St. Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 57.0).
- •Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac does better on math proficiency (87% vs 44.5%).
- •Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 64.5%).
- •Gateway Science Academy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 100%).
- •Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.2).
- •Gateway Science Academy High is the larger school with 461 students compared with 260.
- •Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac is a public school while Gateway Science Academy High is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac better than Gateway Science Academy High?
On the Success Index (US), Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac ranks higher (71.5 vs 57.0 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 Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac and Gateway Science Academy High?
About 333 m in a straight line, between ST Louis and St. Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac: 260. Gateway Science Academy High: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac and Gateway Science Academy High rank in Missouri?
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac is 208th of 1,159 and Gateway Science Academy High is 182nd of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).