Gateway MS vs Life Male STEAM Academy CS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway MS
Monroeville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,017 students
Life Male STEAM Academy CS
Pittsburgh · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
101 students
| Measure | Gateway MS Monroeville, Pennsylvania | Life Male STEAM Academy CS Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #376 of 521 | #202 of 521 |
| National rank | #8932 of 15,369 | #4181 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–10 |
| Students | 1,017 | 101 |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 101 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 6.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | – |
| Math proficiency | 34% | – |
| city | Monroeville | Pittsburgh |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Life Male STEAM Academy CS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 44.0).
- •Life Male STEAM Academy CS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 99.6%).
- •Life Male STEAM Academy CS does better on students per teacher (6.7 vs 12.4).
- •Gateway MS is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 101.
- •Gateway MS is a public school while Life Male STEAM Academy CS is a charter 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 MS better than Life Male STEAM Academy CS?
On the Success Index (US), Life Male STEAM Academy CS ranks higher (66.0 vs 44.0 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 MS and Life Male STEAM Academy CS?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Monroeville and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway MS: 1,017. Life Male STEAM Academy CS: 101. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway MS and Life Male STEAM Academy CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Gateway MS is 376th of 521 and Life Male STEAM Academy CS is 202nd of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).