Serving 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, City Garden Montessori Ecec ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59%
- Science Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
City Garden Montessori Ecec ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
City Garden Montessori Ecec's student population of 199 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of City Garden Montessori Ecec is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
43%
15%
White
42%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are City Garden Montessori Ecec often compared to?
City Garden Montessori Ececis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend City Garden Montessori Ecec?
199 students attend City Garden Montessori Ecec.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of City Garden Montessori Ecec students are Black, 42% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City Garden Montessori Ecec?
City Garden Montessori Ecec has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does City Garden Montessori Ecec offer ?
City Garden Montessori Ecec offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is City Garden Montessori Ecec part of?
City Garden Montessori Ecec is part of City Garden Montessori School District.
In what neighborhood is City Garden Montessori Ecec located?
City Garden Montessori Ecec is located in the Botanical Heights neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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