Serving 260 students in grades 5-8, Lift For Life Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lift For Life Academy's student population of 260 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
260 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lift For Life Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lift For Life Academy is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1991 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
96%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
67%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lift For Life Academy's ranking?
Lift For Life Academy is ranked #1991 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lift For Life Academy often compared to?
Lift For Life Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Compton-drew Ilc Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Lift For Life Academy?
260 students attend Lift For Life Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lift For Life Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lift For Life Academy?
Lift For Life Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lift For Life Academy offer ?
Lift For Life Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lift For Life Academy part of?
Lift For Life Academy is part of Lift For Life Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Lift For Life Academy located?
Lift For Life Academy is located in the Kosciusko neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Kosciusko.
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