Momentum Academy Tower Grove South
Public Charter
| Grades: PK-8
Address
3716 Morgan Ford Road, St. Louis, MO 63116Contact
314-571-5762This school is not wheelchair accessible
About this school
Mission
We pursue academic excellence in a safe, supportive and loving environment.
Quick Fact 1
Momentum Academy is a FREE, public, charter school with four campuses serving scholars and families in the South St. Louis City area.
Quick Fact 2
Momentum strives to deliver a well-rounded education with a focus on both academic excellence and character and life skill development.
Key Upcoming Dates
- Early Enrollment Application Deadline: Lottery Round 1- March 2024
Events
No upcoming events found.
School Hours
Core School Hours
08:00 am - 03:15 pm
Before School Care
No
After School Care
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Transportation
School Bus
No
Post Activity Transportation
No
After School Transportation
No
Public Transit Options
See Maps
Cost
Tuition
Free
Financial Assitance
N/A
Uniform
Yes
USDA Food Program
Yes
Free Breakfast
Yes
Free Lunch
Yes
Staffing
Principal
Ms. Quanisha Major quanisha.major@momentumacademystl.org
Parent Coordinator
N/A
Teachers On Staff
13.5
Teachers Returning from Last Year
N/A
Nurses On Staff
Part Time
Counselors On Staff
Part Time
Social Workers On Staff
Full Time
Special Education
Yes
ESOL
Yes
Student Diversity
Total Students | 237.0 |
---|---|
American Indian / Alaska Native | N/A |
Asian | 28.0% |
Black | 61.2% |
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | N/A |
Hispanic | 10.6% |
White | 6.2% |
Multiracial | 11.0% |
Total Students | 237.0 |
---|---|
Male | N/A |
Female | N/A |
Limited English Proficient | 21.3% |
Students With Disabilities | 7.3% |
Low Income | 100.0% |
3
Average
2
Below Average
Student Learning
3 Average 1 Way Below Average Missouri Assessment Program
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
English Language Arts | 3 Average 1 Way Below Average 19.8% | 22.2% | 48.0% |
Mathematics | 3 Average 1 Way Below Average 10.2% | 13.3% | 35.9% |
Science | 3 Average 1 Way Below Average 17.4% | 17.7% | 38.3% |
2 Below Average 2 Below Average Academic Growth
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
English Language Arts | 3 Average 3 Average 50.0% | 50.3% | 49.9% |
Mathematics | 1 Way Below Average 1 Way Below Average 46.1% | 49.6% | 49.8% |
4
Above Average
3
Average
Safety & Climate
4 Above Average 3 Average Attendance
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Attendance Rate | 4 Above Average 3 Average 81.6% | 60.4% | 82.2% |
3 Average 3 Average Bullying Incidents
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
On Basis of Race/Nationality | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
On Basis of Gender | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
On Basis of Disability | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
0 0 Discipline
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Out of School Suspensions (OSS) | 0 0 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
2
Below Average
1
Way Below Average
Teacher Profile
1 Way Below Average 1 Way Below Average Teacher Profile
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Average Years of Experience | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 5.3 | 7.6 | 12.8 |
% of Teachers with Advanced Degrees | 1 Way Below Average 1 Way Below Average 27.4% | 43.2% | 60.5% |
2 Below Average 3 Average Students per Teacher
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Students per Teacher | 2 Below Average 3 Average 22.0 | 16.3 | 18.2 |
Education Focus
Music
No
Visual and Performing Arts
No
World Languages
No
Technology
No
Special Education
Yes
Activities
Activities with Partner Organizations
- Boy Scouts
- Girl Scouts
- Girls in the Know
- Girls on the Run
After School Clubs
- Chess Club
- Robotics
- Student Government
Sports
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Soccer
- Volleyball
Visual and Performing Arts
N/A
School Visits & Enrollment
Application Open Date
Application Deadline
Lottery Round 1- March 2024
Application Fee
Interview Required
No
Student Required to live within city limits?
Yes
School Tours or Shadow Days?
Yes
Requirements / Recommended Tests
Enrollment Criteria
- All Momentum scholars must live within the St. Louis City Limits.
- All new kindergarten scholars must be 5 years old before August 1st.
Enrollment Contact
School Admissions Manager
Nellie Mitchell
enroll@momentumacademystl.org
314-365-6115