Gateway Science Academy Middle vs Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway Science Academy Middle
St. Louis · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
426 students
Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
| Measure | Gateway Science Academy Middle St. Louis, Missouri | Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr. ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #224 of 392 | #1083 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #8568 of 15,369 | #47092 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 426 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 12% |
| city | St. Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway Science Academy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 16.1).
- •Gateway Science Academy Middle does better on math proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Gateway Science Academy Middle does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 17%).
- •Gateway Science Academy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 100%).
- •Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr. does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.2).
- •Gateway Science Academy Middle is the larger school with 426 students compared with 272.
- •Gateway Science Academy Middle is a charter school while Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts 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 Academy Middle better than Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr.?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway Science Academy Middle ranks higher (45.7 vs 16.1 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 Academy Middle and Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr.?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between St. Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway Science Academy Middle: 426. Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr.: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway Science Academy Middle and Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr. rank in Missouri?
Gateway Science Academy Middle is 224th of 392 and Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr. is 1083rd of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).