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Premier Charter School vs. Gateway Science Acad/st Louis

Should you attend Premier Charter School or Gateway Science Acad/st Louis? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Premier Charter School
5279 Fyler Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Gateway Science Acad/st Louis
6576 Smiley Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 904 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Premier Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gateway Science Acad/st Louis ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
904 students
385 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Premier Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gateway Science Acad/st Louis over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Premier Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gateway Science Acad/st Louis.
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Premier Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gateway Science Acad/st Louis over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Premier Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Premier Charter School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Science Acad/st Louis with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1639 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
#653 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Premier Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gateway Science Acad/st Louis, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
40-44%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Premier Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Premier Charter School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gateway Science Acad/st Louis who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 30% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Premier Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Premier Charter School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gateway Science Acad/st Louis who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Premier Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Premier Charter School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gateway Science Acad/st Louis who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Premier Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Gateway Science Acad/st Louis by grade.
Pre-K Students
30
37
Kindergarten Students
103
63
Grade 1 Students
106
43
Grade 2 Students
94
52
Grade 3 Students
96
59
Grade 4 Students
93
62
Grade 5 Students
97
69
Grade 6 Students
100
-
Grade 7 Students
94
-
Grade 8 Students
91
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Premier Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Premier Charter School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gateway Science Acad/st Louis, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Premier Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Premier Charter School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gateway Science Acad/st Louis, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
29%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Premier Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Premier Charter School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gateway Science Acad/st Louis, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
42%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Premier Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Premier Charter School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gateway Science Acad/st Louis, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Premier Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Premier Charter School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gateway Science Acad/st Louis, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Premier Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Premier Charter School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gateway Science Acad/st Louis, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Premier Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Premier Charter School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gateway Science Acad/st Louis, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Premier Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Premier Charter School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gateway Science Acad/st Louis, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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