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#1323 of 2,221 schools in MO
Momentum Acad Tower Grve South
Elementary School · Momentum Academy · St. Louis, MO
A charter elementary school in St. Louis, MO where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3716 MORGANFORD RD., St. Louis, MO 63116
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Momentum Acad Tower Grve South score 22% 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 10 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 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 Grve South 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 71Very Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$60,193
Median home value
$161,100
Median rent
$946/mo
College educated
37%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63116; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. AcEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Mann Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Buder Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 383 | 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.
Momentum Academy
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 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 Grve South is listed in MOMENTUM ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Momentum Acad Tower Grve South
Momentum Acad Tower Grve South is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of Momentum Academy, serving approximately 238 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,323 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Momentum Acad Tower Grve South
What grades does Momentum Acad Tower Grve South serve?
Momentum Acad Tower Grve South serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Momentum Acad Tower Grve South?
Momentum Acad Tower Grve South has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Momentum Acad Tower Grve South?
The student-teacher ratio at Momentum Acad Tower Grve South is 17:1. 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 Grve South rank in MO?
Momentum Acad Tower Grve South ranks #1,323 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Momentum Acad Tower Grve South's MySchoolScout rating?
Momentum Acad Tower Grve South has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Grve South?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Momentum Acad Tower Grve South has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Momentum Acad Tower Grve South a charter school?
Yes, Momentum Acad Tower Grve South 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 Grve South a Title I school?
No, Momentum Acad Tower Grve South is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Momentum Acad Tower Grve South?
100.0% of students at Momentum Acad Tower Grve South 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 238
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (314) 571-5762
- Area population (ZIP 63116)
- 42,470
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 63116; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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