Summary:
The Momentum Academy district in Missouri is home to 4 elementary schools that serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture of the academic performance and overall quality of these schools, with all of them consistently ranking in the bottom 10-15% of elementary schools in the state.
None of the Momentum Academy elementary schools have a rating higher than 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, and they all perform well below the state averages on standardized tests in mathematics, science, and English language arts. For example, at Eagle Tower Grove South, the highest-ranked school in the district, only 9.7% of 8th graders are proficient in mathematics, compared to the state average of 30%. These schools also serve a predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student population, with 61.99% to 92.49% of students being African American and 97.96% to 98.64% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the relatively high spending per student (between $14,803 and $17,033) and low student-teacher ratios (7.9 to 13.8 students per teacher), the Momentum Academy elementary schools have consistently been among the lowest-performing in the state, with little to no improvement over the past few years. This suggests that simply allocating more resources may not be the sole solution, and that other factors, such as curriculum, instruction, and school leadership, may need to be examined to address the underlying issues and improve educational outcomes for the students in this Momentum Academy district.
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