Momentum Acad Tower Grove East vs Mullanphy Botanical Gardens
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Momentum Acad Tower Grove East
St. Louis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
161 students
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
| Measure | Momentum Acad Tower Grove East St. Louis, Missouri | Mullanphy Botanical Gardens ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #986 of 1,159 | #1066 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #41652 of 50,301 | #46077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 161 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 161 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| city | St. Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Momentum Acad Tower Grove East scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 18.0).
- •Momentum Acad Tower Grove East does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Momentum Acad Tower Grove East does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Mullanphy Botanical Gardens does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.7).
- •Mullanphy Botanical Gardens is the larger school with 413 students compared with 161.
- •Momentum Acad Tower Grove East is a charter school while Mullanphy Botanical Gardens is a public 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 Momentum Acad Tower Grove East better than Mullanphy Botanical Gardens?
On the Success Index (US), Momentum Acad Tower Grove East ranks higher (25.1 vs 18.0 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 Momentum Acad Tower Grove East and Mullanphy Botanical Gardens?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between St. Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Momentum Acad Tower Grove East: 161. Mullanphy Botanical Gardens: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Momentum Acad Tower Grove East and Mullanphy Botanical Gardens rank in Missouri?
Momentum Acad Tower Grove East is 986th of 1,159 and Mullanphy Botanical Gardens is 1066th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).