Gateway Middle vs Jefferson Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 695 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway Middle
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
382 students
Jefferson Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
125 students
| Measure | Gateway Middle ST Louis, Missouri | Jefferson Elem. ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #382 of 392 | #1144 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #14843 of 15,369 | #49303 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 382 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 2.5% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.6 vs 10.6).
- •Gateway Middle does better on math proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •Gateway Middle does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 2.5%).
- •Jefferson Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.3).
- •Gateway Middle is the larger school with 382 students compared with 125.
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 Gateway Middle better than Jefferson Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway Middle ranks higher (12.6 vs 10.6 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 Gateway Middle and Jefferson Elem.?
About 695 m in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway Middle: 382. Jefferson Elem.: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway Middle and Jefferson Elem. rank in Missouri?
Gateway Middle is 382nd of 392 and Jefferson Elem. is 1144th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).