Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle vs Gateway Science Academy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 375 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle
Kansas City · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
559 students
Gateway Science Academy Middle
St. Louis · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
426 students
| Measure | Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle Kansas City, Missouri | Gateway Science Academy Middle St. Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 392 | #224 of 392 |
| National rank | #8507 of 15,369 | #8568 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 559 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 42% |
| city | Kansas City | St. Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (46.0 vs 45.7).
- •Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •Gateway Science Academy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 100%).
- •Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.2).
- •Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle is the larger school with 559 students compared with 426.
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 Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle better than Gateway Science Academy Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle and Gateway Science Academy Middle?
About 375 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and St. Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle: 559. Gateway Science Academy Middle: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle and Gateway Science Academy Middle rank in Missouri?
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle is 221st of 392 and Gateway Science Academy Middle is 224th of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).