Gateway Middle School (GMS) (MST)
Public Choice Magnet
| Grades: 6-8
Address
1200 N Jefferson Avenue , St. Louis, MO 63106Contact
314-241-2295This school is wheelchair accessible
About this school
Mission
To inspire a dynamic learning community that fosters social and academic growth while focusing on student accountability, student achievement and parent involvement.
Quick Fact 1
Our motto is BE STRONG which stands for Believe, Expect, Study, Train, Reflect/Ruminate, Optimize, Nurture, Grow & Go.
Quick Fact 2
Girls Championship Basketball Team Undefeated!
Quick Fact 3
Gateway Middle School's focus on developing critical thinking skills have led our Chess Team to success in statewide competion!
Key Upcoming Dates
No key upcoming events found.
Events
No upcoming events found.
School Hours
Core School Hours
08:00 am - 03:00 pm
Before School Care
No
After School Care
05:32 pm
Transportation
School Bus
Yes
Post Activity Transportation
No
After School Transportation
No
Public Transit Options
See Maps
Cost
Tuition
Free
Financial Assitance
N/A
Uniform
Yes
USDA Food Program
No
Free Breakfast
Yes
Free Lunch
Yes
Staffing
Principal
Dr. Arthur Shaw arthur.shaw@slps.org
Parent Coordinator
N/A
Teachers On Staff
41
Teachers Returning from Last Year
N/A
Nurses On Staff
Full Time
Counselors On Staff
Full Time
Social Workers On Staff
Part Time
Special Education
Yes
ESOL
Yes
Student Diversity
Total Students | 561.0 |
---|---|
American Indian / Alaska Native | N/A |
Asian | N/A |
Black | 93.8% |
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | N/A |
Hispanic | 2.1% |
White | 3.6% |
Multiracial | N/A |
Total Students | 561.0 |
---|---|
Male | 57.0% |
Female | 43.0% |
Limited English Proficient | 8.9% |
Students With Disabilities | 19.6% |
Low Income | 100.0% |
2
Below Average
1
Way Below Average
Student Learning
2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average Missouri Assessment Program
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
English Language Arts | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 8.1% | 22.2% | 48.0% |
Mathematics | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 1.2% | 13.3% | 35.9% |
Science | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 2.4% | 17.7% | 38.3% |
2 Below Average 2 Below Average Academic Growth
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
English Language Arts | 2 Below Average 2 Below Average 48.7% | 50.3% | 49.9% |
Mathematics | 2 Below Average 2 Below Average 47.6% | 49.6% | 49.8% |
3
Average
2
Below Average
Safety & Climate
3 Average 1 Way Below Average Attendance
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Attendance Rate | 3 Average 1 Way Below Average 52.0% | 60.4% | 82.2% |
3 Average 3 Average Bullying Incidents
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
On Basis of Race/Nationality | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
On Basis of Gender | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
On Basis of Disability | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
0 0 Discipline
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Out of School Suspensions (OSS) | 0 0 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
3
Average
2
Below Average
Teacher Profile
4 Above Average 3 Average Teacher Profile
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Average Years of Experience | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 5.4 | 7.6 | 12.8 |
% of Teachers with Advanced Degrees | 3 Average 2 Below Average 39.0% | 43.2% | 60.5% |
3 Average 3 Average Students per Teacher
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Students per Teacher | 3 Average 3 Average 18.0 | 16.3 | 18.2 |
Education Focus
Music
- Instrumental Band
Visual and Performing Arts
Yes
World Languages
Yes
Technology
Yes
Special Education
Yes
Activities
Activities with Partner Organizations
N/A
After School Clubs
- Chess Club
Sports
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Flag Football
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Visual and Performing Arts
N/A
School Visits & Enrollment
Application Open Date
Application Deadline
Application Fee
Interview Required
No
Student Required to live within city limits?
No
School Tours or Shadow Days?
No
Requirements / Recommended Tests
Enrollment Criteria
- SLPS Magnet and Choice Schools Acceptance
- Current proof of residency
- Child's birth certificate
- Immunization/physical/shot records
- parent/guardian photo ID
- Parenting plan/court order or proof of guardianship (if applicable)