Buder Elem. vs Gateway Science Academy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buder Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
Gateway Science Academy Middle
St. Louis · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
426 students
| Measure | Buder Elem. ST Louis, Missouri | Gateway Science Academy Middle St. Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #979 of 1,159 | #224 of 392 |
| National rank | #41316 of 50,301 | #8568 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 359 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | ST Louis | St. Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway Science Academy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 25.6).
- •Gateway Science Academy Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Gateway Science Academy Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Gateway Science Academy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 100%).
- •Buder Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.2).
- •Gateway Science Academy Middle is the larger school with 426 students compared with 359.
- •Buder Elem. is a public school while Gateway Science Academy Middle 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 Buder Elem. better than Gateway Science Academy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway Science Academy Middle ranks higher (45.7 vs 25.6 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 Buder Elem. and Gateway Science Academy Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and St. Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buder Elem.: 359. Gateway Science Academy Middle: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buder Elem. and Gateway Science Academy Middle rank in Missouri?
Buder Elem. is 979th of 1,159 and Gateway Science Academy Middle is 224th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).