Serving 161 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Momentum Academy Tower Grove East ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Momentum Academy Tower Grove East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Momentum Academy Tower Grove East's student population of 161 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Momentum Academy Tower Grove East ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Momentum Academy Tower Grove East is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1911 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
82%
15%
White
2%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Momentum Academy Tower Grove East's ranking?
Momentum Academy Tower Grove East is ranked #1911 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Momentum Academy Tower Grove East?
161 students attend Momentum Academy Tower Grove East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Momentum Academy Tower Grove East students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Momentum Academy Tower Grove East?
Momentum Academy Tower Grove East has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Momentum Academy Tower Grove East offer ?
Momentum Academy Tower Grove East offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Momentum Academy Tower Grove East part of?
Momentum Academy Tower Grove East is part of Momentum Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Momentum Academy Tower Grove East located?
Momentum Academy Tower Grove East is located in the Tower Grove East neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 3 other public schools located in Tower Grove East.
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