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 50%).
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%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MO)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (24-25)
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%
Black
(24-25)86%
15%
White
(24-25)14%
67%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch (24-25)
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (24-25)
29%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 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 Missouri Schools For The Severely Disabled.
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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