City Garden Montessori Ecec

1618 Tower Grove Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
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Top 30%
Serving 200 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 55-59%
  • : 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

City Garden Montessori Ecec's student population of 200 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
200 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of City Garden Montessori Ecec is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
(20-21)
35-39%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of City Garden Montessori Ecec and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
55-59%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of City Garden Montessori Ecec and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
50-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
39%
15%
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White
45%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of City Garden Montessori Ecec and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in City Garden Montessori Ecec and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in City Garden Montessori Ecec and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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?
200 students attend City Garden Montessori Ecec.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of City Garden Montessori Ecec students are White, 39% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
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 13:1.
What grades does City Garden Montessori Ecec offer ?
City Garden Montessori Ecec offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 200 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 55-59%
  • : 50-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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