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Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center vs. Gateway Science Acad/st Louis

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School Overview

School
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center
5329 Columbia Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Gateway Science Acad/st Louis
6576 Smiley Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63139
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
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-5
PK-5
Total Students
281 students
385 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center 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
38% | 62%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gateway Science Acad/st Louis.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center 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
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Louis City 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

#1842 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 Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center, 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.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
40-44%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Louis City 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.
15-19%
(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 Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Louis City 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.
10-14%
(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 Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Louis City 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 Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center by grade.
This chart displays the students of Gateway Science Acad/st Louis by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
37
Kindergarten Students
30
63
Grade 1 Students
37
43
Grade 2 Students
37
52
Grade 3 Students
41
59
Grade 4 Students
63
62
Grade 5 Students
53
69

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Louis City 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
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Louis City 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
89%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Louis City 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
7%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Louis City 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
2%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Louis City 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.
0.20
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Louis City 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
100%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Louis City 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
6%
(13-14 School Year Data)
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Louis City School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 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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