Momentum Academy Tower Grove East

Summary:

Eagle Tower Grove East is a public charter elementary school serving 168 students in grades K-8 in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school is part of the Momentum Academy district, which is ranked 369 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Eagle Tower Grove East has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (86.9%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 7.76% to 94.87% African American. The school's academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is significantly lower than the state and district averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, only 17.7% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 43.8%. Despite the school's high per-student spending of $15,599 in the 2021-2022 school year and low student-teacher ratio of 10:1, it is still underperforming academically.

When comparing Eagle Tower Grove East to the nearby schools, such as Mann Elementary, KIPP Wisdom Academy, and The Leadership School, it becomes clear that the school is struggling academically, with significantly lower test scores across the board. However, the school's African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform better relative to their peers in the state, suggesting that targeted interventions and support services may be necessary to address the school's challenges.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 2900 S. Grand Blvd.
       Saint Louis, MO  63118-1005


(314) 376-3480

District: Momentum Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
873rd of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,599 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  168

Racial breakdown:

African American:
86.9%
Asian:
4.2%
Hispanic:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.2% Help


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Compare Details Momentum Academy Tower Grove East ranks worse than 97.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Momentum Academy School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.94. (See more...)
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Compare Details Momentum Academy Tower Grove East ranks worse than 93.5% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.45. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.9%), Asian (4.2%), Hispanic (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Momentum Academy Tower Grove East is 10, which is the 2nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Momentum Academy School District. (See more...)
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Compare Momentum Academy Tower Grove East employs 16.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Momentum Academy Tower Grove East is $15,599, which is the 2nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Momentum Academy School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Momentum Academy Tower Grove East:

SchoolDigger ranks Momentum Academy Tower Grove East 873rd of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Momentum Academy Tower Grove East in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:

SchoolDigger ranks Momentum Academy Tower Grove East 429th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Momentum Academy Tower Grove East in the ranking list.)

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Momentum Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Momentum Academy 369th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Momentum Academy Tower Grove East

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Momentum Academy Tower Grove East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.64 825th 1052 21.6%
2021 16.95 746th 901 17.2%
2022 19.74 742nd 908 18.3%
2023 4.94 873rd 898 2.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Momentum Academy Tower Grove East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.22 549th 907 39.5%
2021 38.29 347th 574 39.5%
2022 43.26 280th 532 47.4%
2023 11.11 588th 611 3.8%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Momentum Academy Tower Grove East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.97 237th 243 2.5%
2021 56.07 57th 163 65.0%
2022 54.66 68th 184 63.0%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Momentum Academy Tower Grove East

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Rank History for all middle school students at Momentum Academy Tower Grove East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.45 429th 459 6.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Momentum Academy Tower Grove East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.36 343rd 382 10.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Momentum Academy Tower Grove East

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.47 129th 153 15.7%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Momentum Academy Tower Grove East

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 14 111 5 3 2 0 8 0 143
2018 15 114 7 4 2 0 12 0 154
2019 16 115 8 5 0 0 9 0 153
2020 17 133 7 7 0 0 10 0 174
2021 14 138 6 8 0 0 14 0 180
2022 13 141 9 15 1 0 12 0 191
2023 4 146 7 7 0 0 4 0 168

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Momentum Academy Tower Grove East

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 143 8.7 16.3 100
2018 154 8.1 18.8 100
2019 153 8.7 17.4 98
2020 174 10.1 17.0 98.3
2021 180 10.7 16.7 98.3
2022 191 17.2 11.0 98.4
2023 168 16.6 10.0 98.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Momentum Academy Tower Grove East

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 143 8.7 16.3 100
2018 154 8.1 18.8 100
2019 153 8.7 17.4 98
2020 174 10.1 17.0 98.3
2021 180 10.7 16.7 98.3
2022 191 17.2 11.0 98.4
2023 168 16.6 10.0 98.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Momentum Academy Tower Grove East

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $733 (6.3%) $10,815 (93.7%) $11,548
2020 $793 (6.8%) $10,824 (93.2%) $11,617
2021 $1,638 (13.3%) $10,689 (86.7%) $12,327
2022 $2,920 (18.7%) $12,679 (81.3%) $15,599

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Momentum Academy Tower Grove East

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 825th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 873rd of 898 Elementary schools
 18.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Momentum Academy Tower Grove East)42.923.8
 19.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Momentum Academy)25.316.5
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.741.4
 7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Momentum Academy Tower Grove East)33.317.7
 15.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Momentum Academy)22.813.4
 9.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Momentum Academy Tower Grove East)25.95.9
 20%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Momentum Academy)20.515.8
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Momentum Academy Tower Grove East)14.35.3
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Momentum Academy)23.310.2
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students153168
 9.8%
African American115146
 27%
American Indian00
Asian87
 12.5%
Hispanic57
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White164
 75%
Two or More Races94
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98%98.2%
 0.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 168 students attended Momentum Academy Tower Grove East.

Momentum Academy Tower Grove East ranks in the bottom 2.8% of Missouri elementary schools.

Students at Momentum Academy Tower Grove East are 87% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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