Carr Lane Vpa Middle vs Gateway Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 260 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carr Lane Vpa Middle
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
396 students
Gateway Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students
| Measure | Carr Lane Vpa Middle ST Louis, Missouri | Gateway Elem. ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 392 | #1058 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #14665 of 15,369 | #45721 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 396 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 21% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.6 vs 14.2).
- •Gateway Elem. does better on math proficiency (21% vs 8%).
- •Gateway Elem. does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Gateway Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.0).
- •Gateway Elem. is the larger school with 426 students compared with 396.
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 Carr Lane Vpa Middle better than Gateway Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway Elem. ranks higher (18.6 vs 14.2 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 Carr Lane Vpa Middle and Gateway Elem.?
About 260 m in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carr Lane Vpa Middle: 396. Gateway Elem.: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carr Lane Vpa Middle and Gateway Elem. rank in Missouri?
Carr Lane Vpa Middle is 377th of 392 and Gateway Elem. is 1058th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).