For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 659 students in Momentum Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Momentum Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
659 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Momentum Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#541 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
80%
15%
% White
2%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,838 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,099 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,838
$15,081
Spending / Student
$15,099
$13,908
Best Momentum Academy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Momentum Academy Tower Grve South
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3716 Morganford Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 571-5762
Saint Louis, MO 63116
(314) 571-5762
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Momentum Academy Tower Grove East
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 S. Grand Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 376-3480
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 376-3480
Gr: K-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Momentum Fox Park
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2617 Shenandoah Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 450-7651
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 450-7651
Gr: K-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Momentum Academy Gravois Park
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3630 Ohio Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 236-3300
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 236-3300
Gr: K-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Momentum Academy School District?
Momentum Academy School District manages 4 public schools serving 659 students.
What is the rank of Momentum Academy School District?
Momentum Academy School District is ranked #543 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Momentum Academy School District?
80% of Momentum Academy School District students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 School District?
Momentum Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Momentum Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,099 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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