Gateway MS vs Spectrum CS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.6 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
Spectrum CS
Monroeville · Charter high · Grades 7–12
60 students
| Measure | Gateway MS Monroeville, Pennsylvania | Spectrum CS Monroeville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #376 of 521 | #550 of 618 |
| National rank | #8932 of 15,369 | #14292 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,017 | 60 |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 60 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 24.5% |
| city | Monroeville | Monroeville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 25.5).
- •Gateway MS does better on math proficiency (34% vs 24.5%).
- •Gateway MS does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 24.5%).
- •Spectrum CS does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 12.4).
- •Gateway MS is the larger school with 1,017 students compared with 60.
- •Gateway MS is a public school while Spectrum 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 Spectrum CS?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway MS ranks higher (44.0 vs 25.5 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 MS and Spectrum CS?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Monroeville and Monroeville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway MS: 1,017. Spectrum CS: 60. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway MS and Spectrum CS rank in Pennsylvania?
Gateway MS is 376th of 521 and Spectrum CS is 550th of 618 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).