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#1401 of 2,221 schools in MO
City Garden Montessori Eaec
Elementary School · City Garden Montessori · St. Louis, MO
A charter elementary school in St. Louis, MO where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1618 Tower Grove Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110
- Math 27% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs MO 44% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at City Garden Montessori Eaec score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2022, to 34% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 11 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where City Garden Montessori Eaec sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,108/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,809
Median home value
$314,600
Median rent
$1,183/mo
College educated
64%
Homeownership
42.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Mullanphy Botanical GardensEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Forest Park Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.6 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| St Margaret of Scotland SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 397 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
City Garden Montessori
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
City Garden Montessori Eaec is listed in CITY GARDEN MONTESSORI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About City Garden Montessori Eaec
City Garden Montessori Eaec is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of City Garden Montessori, serving approximately 374 students in grades 1st-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,401 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about City Garden Montessori Eaec
What grades does City Garden Montessori Eaec serve?
City Garden Montessori Eaec serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend City Garden Montessori Eaec?
City Garden Montessori Eaec has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at City Garden Montessori Eaec?
The student-teacher ratio at City Garden Montessori Eaec is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does City Garden Montessori Eaec rank in MO?
City Garden Montessori Eaec ranks #1,401 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is City Garden Montessori Eaec's MySchoolScout rating?
City Garden Montessori Eaec has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at City Garden Montessori Eaec?
Based on loaded state assessment records, City Garden Montessori Eaec has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is City Garden Montessori Eaec a charter school?
Yes, City Garden Montessori Eaec is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is City Garden Montessori Eaec a Title I school?
No, City Garden Montessori Eaec is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for City Garden Montessori Eaec?
49.5% of students at City Garden Montessori Eaec qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (314) 664-7646
- Area population (ZIP 63110)
- 17,725
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63110; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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