Gateway STEM Academy School District

12119 16th Avenue South
Burnsville, MN 55337-8888
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 121 students in Gateway STEM Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public School in Gateway STEM Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School
2,776 Schools
# Students
121 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
n/a
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gateway STEM Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#462 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
17%
46%
15-19%
51%
11-19%
41%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
n/a
12%
% Black
100%
12%
% White
n/a
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $32,421 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 103% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,207 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 99% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,421
$17,742
Spending / Student
$30,207
$18,463

Best Gateway STEM Academy School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gateway Stem Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12119 16th Avenue South
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 206-4050
Gr: K-8 | 121 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gateway STEM Academy School District?
Gateway STEM Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 121 students.
What is the rank of Gateway STEM Academy School District?
Gateway STEM Academy School District is ranked #482 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Gateway STEM Academy School District?
100% of Gateway STEM Academy School District students are Black.
What is Gateway STEM Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,207 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 99% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 121 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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