Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, City Garden Montessori School 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 15:1 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)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- 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 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
City Garden Montessori School's student population of 185 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of City Garden Montessori School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. 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
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
44%
15%
White
45%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 School?
185 students attend City Garden Montessori School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of City Garden Montessori School students are White, 44% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of City Garden Montessori School?
City Garden Montessori School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does City Garden Montessori School offer ?
City Garden Montessori School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is City Garden Montessori School part of?
City Garden Montessori School is part of City Garden Montessori School District.
In what neighborhood is City Garden Montessori School located?
City Garden Montessori School is located in the Botanical Heights neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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