Serving 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Momentum Academy Tower Grve South 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 15-19% (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 15:1 is higher 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 and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Momentum Academy Tower Grve South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Momentum Academy Tower Grve South's student population of 240 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
2015
School Rankings
Momentum Academy Tower Grve South 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 Grve South is 0.52, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1858 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
67%
15%
White
2%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
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 Grve South's ranking?
Momentum Academy Tower Grve South is ranked #1858 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Momentum Academy Tower Grve South often compared to?
Momentum Academy Tower Grve Southis often viewed alongside schools like Mann Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Grve South?
240 students attend Momentum Academy Tower Grve South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Momentum Academy Tower Grve South students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Momentum Academy Tower Grve South?
Momentum Academy Tower Grve South has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Momentum Academy Tower Grve South offer ?
Momentum Academy Tower Grve South offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Momentum Academy Tower Grve South part of?
Momentum Academy Tower Grve South is part of Momentum Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Momentum Academy Tower Grve South located?
Momentum Academy Tower Grve South is located in the Tower Grove South neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Tower Grove South.
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