Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. vs Gateway Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
216 students
Gateway Middle
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
382 students
| Measure | Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. ST Louis, Missouri | Gateway Middle ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1157 of 1,159 | #382 of 392 |
| National rank | #49969 of 50,301 | #14843 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 216 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 5% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.6 vs 7.5).
- •Gateway Middle does better on math proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •Gateway Middle does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 2.5%).
- •Gateway Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.4).
- •Gateway Middle is the larger school with 382 students compared with 216.
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 Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. better than Gateway Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway Middle ranks higher (12.6 vs 7.5 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 Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. and Gateway Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.: 216. Gateway Middle: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. and Gateway Middle rank in Missouri?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. is 1157th of 1,159 and Gateway Middle is 382nd of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).