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#1185 of 2,221 schools in MO
City Garden Montessori Ecec
Elementary School · City Garden Montessori · St. Louis, MO
A charter elementary school in St. Louis, MO serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
1618 TOWER GROVE AVE, St. Louis, MO 63110
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 57% proficient (2021)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at City Garden Montessori Ecec score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 47% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where City Garden Montessori Ecec 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 82Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 77Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mullanphy Botanical GardensEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 417 | Compare → |
| Adams Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| St Margaret of Scotland SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Forest Park Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.7 mi | 2 | 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
- #1 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 Ecec is listed in CITY GARDEN MONTESSORI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About City Garden Montessori Ecec
City Garden Montessori Ecec is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of City Garden Montessori, serving approximately 199 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,185 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about City Garden Montessori Ecec
What grades does City Garden Montessori Ecec serve?
City Garden Montessori Ecec serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend City Garden Montessori Ecec?
City Garden Montessori Ecec has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at City Garden Montessori Ecec?
The student-teacher ratio at City Garden Montessori Ecec is 18.1:1. 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 Ecec rank in MO?
City Garden Montessori Ecec ranks #1,185 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is City Garden Montessori Ecec's MySchoolScout rating?
City Garden Montessori Ecec has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Ecec?
Based on loaded state assessment records, City Garden Montessori Ecec has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is City Garden Montessori Ecec a charter school?
Yes, City Garden Montessori Ecec 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 Ecec a Title I school?
No, City Garden Montessori Ecec is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for City Garden Montessori Ecec?
48.7% of students at City Garden Montessori Ecec 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
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (314) 664-7646
- Area population (ZIP 63110)
- 17,725
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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