Gateway Science Acad/ST Louis vs Mrh Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway Science Acad/ST Louis
St. Louis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students
Mrh Early Childhood Center
Maplewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
451 students
| Measure | Gateway Science Acad/ST Louis St. Louis, Missouri | Mrh Early Childhood Center Maplewood, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #380 of 1,159 | #27 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #16171 of 50,301 | #2574 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 377 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | – |
| Math proficiency | 48% | – |
| city | St. Louis | Maplewood |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mrh Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 62.9).
- •Mrh Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 48.8%).
- •Mrh Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.6).
- •Mrh Early Childhood Center is the larger school with 451 students compared with 377.
- •Gateway Science Acad/ST Louis is a charter school while Mrh Early Childhood Center 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/ST Louis better than Mrh Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Mrh Early Childhood Center ranks higher (84.7 vs 62.9 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/ST Louis and Mrh Early Childhood Center?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between St. Louis and Maplewood in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway Science Acad/ST Louis: 377. Mrh Early Childhood Center: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway Science Acad/ST Louis and Mrh Early Childhood Center rank in Missouri?
Gateway Science Acad/ST Louis is 380th of 1,159 and Mrh Early Childhood Center is 27th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).