Serving 7 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Gateway/hubert Wheeler School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway/hubert Wheeler School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gateway/hubert Wheeler School's student population of 7 students has declined by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Gateway/hubert Wheeler School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway/hubert Wheeler School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#505 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
86%
15%
White
14%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway/hubert Wheeler School's ranking?
Gateway/hubert Wheeler School is ranked #505 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Gateway/hubert Wheeler School often compared to?
Gateway/hubert Wheeler Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Helen M Davis School, Mo School For The Blind - Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gateway/hubert Wheeler School?
The graduation rate of Gateway/hubert Wheeler School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Gateway/hubert Wheeler School?
7 students attend Gateway/hubert Wheeler School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Gateway/hubert Wheeler School students are Black, and 14% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway/hubert Wheeler School?
Gateway/hubert Wheeler School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gateway/hubert Wheeler School offer ?
Gateway/hubert Wheeler School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gateway/hubert Wheeler School part of?
Gateway/hubert Wheeler School is part of Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District.
In what neighborhood is Gateway/hubert Wheeler School located?
Gateway/hubert Wheeler School is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Midtown.
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