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#1524 of 2,221 schools in MO
Momentum Acad Tower Grove East
Elementary School · Momentum Academy · St. Louis, MO
A charter elementary school in St. Louis, MO where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2900 S. GRAND BLVD., St. Louis, MO 63118
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Momentum Acad Tower Grove East score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Momentum Acad Tower Grove East 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 86Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 81Very 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
$57,268
Median home value
$210,900
Median rent
$952/mo
College educated
37.7%
Homeownership
44%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63118; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo School for the Blind - ElemEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Shenandoah Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Mann Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| St Margaret of Scotland SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.8 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.
Momentum Academy
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,285NCES 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.
Momentum Acad Tower Grove East is listed in MOMENTUM ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Momentum Acad Tower Grove East
Momentum Acad Tower Grove East is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of Momentum Academy, serving approximately 154 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,524 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Momentum Acad Tower Grove East
What grades does Momentum Acad Tower Grove East serve?
Momentum Acad Tower Grove East serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Momentum Acad Tower Grove East?
Momentum Acad Tower Grove East has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Momentum Acad Tower Grove East?
The student-teacher ratio at Momentum Acad Tower Grove East is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Momentum Acad Tower Grove East rank in MO?
Momentum Acad Tower Grove East ranks #1,524 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Momentum Acad Tower Grove East's MySchoolScout rating?
Momentum Acad Tower Grove East has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Momentum Acad Tower Grove East?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Momentum Acad Tower Grove East has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Momentum Acad Tower Grove East a charter school?
Yes, Momentum Acad Tower Grove East is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Momentum Acad Tower Grove East a Title I school?
No, Momentum Acad Tower Grove East is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Momentum Acad Tower Grove East?
100.0% of students at Momentum Acad Tower Grove East 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 154
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (314) 376-3480
- Area population (ZIP 63118)
- 25,645
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 63118; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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