GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY MIDDLE

Charter School 426 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gateway Science Academy Middle (GSA Middle), located on Fyler Avenue in St. Louis, is a tuition-free public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum with a primary focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). As part of the broader Gateway Science Academy network, the middle school serves students in grades 6 through 8, aiming to prepare them for success in high school and beyond by fostering a culture of high expectations, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity.

The school is known for its structured environment and data-driven instructional approach, which seeks to provide students with a solid foundation in core subjects while integrating technological literacy into their daily learning. By maintaining a focus on college and career readiness, GSA Middle promotes a supportive community that encourages student engagement through various extracurricular activities and academic enrichment programs, all while maintaining a commitment to serving the diverse student population of the St. Louis area.

426

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	33
Black	129
Asian	13
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

White
206 (48.4%)
Black
129 (30.3%)
Two or More
44 (10.3%)
Hispanic
33 (7.7%)
Asian
13 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD/ST LOUIS
Phone:	(314)261-4361
Website:	http://gsastl.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 139

Grade 7 142

Grade 8 145