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Compton-drew Ilc Middle School vs. Lift For Life Academy

Should you attend Compton-drew Ilc Middle School or Lift For Life Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Compton-drew Ilc Middle School
5130 Oakland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Lift For Life Academy
1731 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63104
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Compton-drew Ilc Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Lift For Life Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 391 students in grades 6-8, Compton-drew Ilc Middle School 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 6% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 270 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 17% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
391 students
270 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lift For Life Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lift For Life Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lift For Life Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Louis City School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lift For Life Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lift For Life Academy School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2040 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
#1927 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Compton-drew Ilc Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lift For Life Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
6%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
17%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Louis City School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lift For Life Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lift For Life Academy School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
13%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Louis City School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lift For Life Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lift For Life Academy School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Louis City School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lift For Life Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lift For Life Academy School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Compton-drew Ilc Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lift For Life Academy by grade.
Grade 5 Students
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54
Grade 6 Students
118
61
Grade 7 Students
146
77
Grade 8 Students
127
78

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Louis City School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Louis City School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lift For Life Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lift For Life Academy School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
87%
98%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Louis City School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lift For Life Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lift For Life Academy School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Louis City School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lift For Life Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lift For Life Academy School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Louis City School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lift For Life Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lift For Life Academy School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.24
0.04
This chart showcases the diversity score of Compton-drew Ilc Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Louis City School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lift For Life Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lift For Life Academy School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Louis City School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lift For Life Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lift For Life Academy School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
3%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Compton-drew Ilc Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Louis City School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lift For Life Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lift For Life Academy School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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