Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. vs Momentum Acad Tower Grve South
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.
ST Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
290 students
Momentum Acad Tower Grve South
St. Louis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
240 students
| Measure | Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. ST Louis, Missouri | Momentum Acad Tower Grve South St. Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #390 of 392 | #1034 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #15052 of 15,369 | #44608 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 290 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 27% |
| city | ST Louis | St. Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Momentum Acad Tower Grve South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.4 vs 10.5).
- •Momentum Acad Tower Grve South does better on math proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •Momentum Acad Tower Grve South does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.0).
- •Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. is the larger school with 290 students compared with 240.
- •Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. is a public school while Momentum Acad Tower Grve South is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. better than Momentum Acad Tower Grve South?
On the Success Index (US), Momentum Acad Tower Grve South ranks higher (20.4 vs 10.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. and Momentum Acad Tower Grve South?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and St. Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.: 290. Momentum Acad Tower Grve South: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. and Momentum Acad Tower Grve South rank in Missouri?
Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. is 390th of 392 and Momentum Acad Tower Grve South is 1034th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).