Gateway Science Acad-South Ele vs Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele
St. Louis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
290 students
| Measure | Gateway Science Acad-South Ele St. Louis, Missouri | Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #944 of 1,159 | #390 of 392 |
| National rank | #38398 of 50,301 | #15052 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 402 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 5% |
| city | St. Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway Science Acad-South Ele scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 10.5).
- •Gateway Science Acad-South Ele does better on math proficiency (19% vs 5%).
- •Gateway Science Acad-South Ele does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 12%).
- •Gateway Science Acad-South Ele does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 100%).
- •Gateway Science Acad-South Ele does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.8).
- •Gateway Science Acad-South Ele is the larger school with 402 students compared with 290.
- •Gateway Science Acad-South Ele is a charter school while Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. is a public 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 Gateway Science Acad-South Ele better than Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway Science Acad-South Ele ranks higher (30.2 vs 10.5 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 Gateway Science Acad-South Ele and Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between St. Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele: 402. Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway Science Acad-South Ele and Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. rank in Missouri?
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele is 944th of 1,159 and Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. is 390th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).