Serving 219 students in grades 6-8, 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 11% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lift For Life Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Lift For Life Academy's student population of 219 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lift For Life Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 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 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1927 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
96%
15%
White
3%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
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 #1927 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Lift For Life Academy?
219 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 White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lift For Life Academy?
Lift For Life Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lift For Life Academy offer ?
Lift For Life Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lift For Life Academy part of?
Lift For Life Academy is part of Lift For Life Academy School District.
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