Lift For Life Academy

Summary:

Lift For Life Academy is a public charter middle school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 256 students in grades 5-8. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with 98.83% of students identifying as African American in the 2022-2023 school year.

Lift For Life Academy consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in Missouri, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts significantly lower than state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rates were 14.3% in Mathematics, 9.5% in Science, and 10.7% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 30%, 37.8%, and 42.7%, respectively. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 98.83% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, is a significant challenge. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $12,421 to $16,265 over the past few years, the academic performance remains significantly below state averages.

Interestingly, nearby schools such as Long Middle Community Education Center, North Side Community-Grand Center, and Grand Center Arts Academy Middle, which also serve predominantly African American and low-income student populations, generally have better academic performance than Lift For Life Academy. This suggests that factors beyond just student demographics, such as school leadership, instructional practices, and resource allocation, may be contributing to the differences in academic performance between Lift For Life Academy and its nearby counterparts.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

1731 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63104-4050

(314) 231-2337

District: Lift For Life Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
433^rd of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,265

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 256

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.8%

White:

0.4%

Hispanic:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lift For Life Academy ranks worse than 94.3% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.52. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.8%), Hispanic (0.4%), two or more races (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lift For Life Academy is 10. (See more...)

Compare Lift For Life Academy employs 25.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lift For Life Academy is $16,265.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lift For Life Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Lift For Life Academy 433^rd of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Lift For Life Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Lift For Life Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Lift For Life Academy 361^st of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lift For Life Academy

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Rank History for all students at Lift For Life Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2010	8.97	588^th	614	4.2%
2011	2.66	609^th	625	2.6%
2012	6.69	596^th	623	4.3%
2013	5.86	622^nd	649	4.2%
2014	7.12	602^nd	633	4.9%
2015	6.71	564^th	585	3.6%
2016	5.08	420^th	435	3.4%
2017	3.57	552^nd	568	2.8%
2018	7.67	527^th	552	4.5%
2019	7.80	559^th	587	4.8%
2021	9.79	421^st	454	7.3%
2022	11.15	424^th	459	7.6%
2023	8.52	433^rd	459	5.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lift For Life Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	14.45	397^th	422	5.9%
2019	15.41	448^th	482	7.1%
2021	20.01	332^nd	371	10.5%
2022	24.24	311^th	365	14.8%
2023	14.62	354^th	382	7.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Lift For Life Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	31.48	92^nd	129	28.7%
2019	31.95	108^th	149	27.5%
2021	38.77	90^th	135	33.3%
2022	44.85	77^th	148	48.0%
2023	31.38	111^th	153	27.5%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Lift For Life Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	13	264	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	279
2009	16	330	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	348
2010	25	407	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	434
2011	28	472	1	3	0	0	0	504
2012	14	245	0	1	0	0	0	260
2013	10	244	0	0	0	0	5	259
2014	9	241	0	1	0	0	8	259
2015	15	239	0	0	0	0	0	254
2016	16	227	0	1	0	0	0	244
2017	10	230	1	3	1	0	10	255
2018	4	240	0	3	0	0	11	258
2019	4	242	0	5	0	1	8	260
2020	8	243	0	1	1	0	2	255
2021	7	223	0	1	0	0	3	234
2022	6	210	0	1	0	0	2	219
2023	1	253	0	1	0	0	1	256

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lift For Life Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	279	2.5	111.6	80.3
2009	348	31.0	11.2	93.1
2010	434	38.8	11.1	90.6
2011	504	45.0	11.1	92.7
2012	260	18.1	14.3	91.9
2013	259	20.8	12.4	91.1
2014	259	20.9	12.3	85.7
2015	254	18.0	14.1	100
2016	244	21.0	11.6	98.8
2017	255	22.7	11.1	100
2018	258	21.1	12.2	100
2019	260	20.8	12.5	98.8
2020	255	27.9	9.1	98.8
2021	234	24.6	9.5	98.7
2022	219	29.7	7.3	98.6
2023	256	25.5	10.0	98.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lift For Life Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	279	2.5	111.6	80.3
2009	348	31.0	11.2	93.1
2010	434	38.8	11.1	90.6
2011	504	45.0	11.1	92.7
2012	260	18.1	14.3	91.9
2013	259	20.8	12.4	91.1
2014	259	20.9	12.3	85.7
2015	254	18.0	14.1	100
2016	244	21.0	11.6	98.8
2017	255	22.7	11.1	100
2018	258	21.1	12.2	100
2019	260	20.8	12.5	98.8
2020	255	27.9	9.1	98.8
2021	234	24.6	9.5	98.7
2022	219	29.7	7.3	98.6
2023	256	25.5	10.0	98.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lift For Life Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,210 (9.5%)	$11,539 (90.5%)	$12,749
2020	$1,220 (9.8%)	$11,201 (90.2%)	$12,421
2021	$2,008 (15.7%)	$10,770 (84.3%)	$12,778
2022	$2,961 (18.2%)	$13,304 (81.8%)	$16,265

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lift For Life Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 559^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 433^rd of 459 Middle schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Lift For Life Academy)	24.4	5.5	18.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lift For Life Academy)	24.4	5.5	18.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lift For Life Academy)	15.1	1.8	13.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lift For Life Academy)	15.1	1.8	13.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lift For Life Academy)	18.6	11.2	7.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lift For Life Academy)	18.6	11.2	7.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lift For Life Academy)	8.1	14.3	6.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lift For Life Academy)	8.1	14.3	6.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Lift For Life Academy)	17	9.5	7.5%
8th Grade Science (Lift For Life Academy)	17	9.5	7.5%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lift For Life Academy)	23.9	10.7	13.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lift For Life Academy)	23.9	10.7	13.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	260	256	1.5%
African American	242	253	4.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	1	80%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	4	1	75%
Two or More Races	8	1	87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.8%	98.8%	0%

Schools Near Lift For Life Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)		MAP English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lift For Life Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	1731 S Broadway	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	Lift For Life Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 231-2337	256	26	10.0	98.8%	1 (0.4%)	253 (98.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8.5	433^rd of 459 public middle schools	5.7%		11.2	424^th of 459 public middle schools	7.6%	9	1.9	5.5	15.0	14.3	3.8	9.5	3.8	1.8	11.2	10.7	$16,265	$2,961	$13,304
Academy Of Entre Stdy@louverture	Public	6-8	3021 Hickey St	Saint Louis	63104	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 932-1465	169	17	9.9	98.2%	1 (0.6%)	167 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.1	448^th of 459 public middle schools	2.4%		7.2	436^th of 459 public middle schools	5.0%	12		3.0		1.5					14.8	1.5	$18,607	$756	$17,851
Kairos Academies	Public, Charter	5-8	2315 Miami St.	Saint Louis	63118	St. Louis city	Kairos Academies	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 252-0602	286	48	5.9	61.2%	70 (24.5%)	176 (61.5%)	16 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.7%)	38.3	292^nd of 459 public middle schools	36.4%		49.3	235^th of 459 public middle schools	48.8%	57		30.0	15.4	23.9		27.2	10.0	34.3	32.1	40.3	$14,259	$7,346	$6,913
Carr Lane Vpa Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1004 N Jefferson Ave	Saint Louis	63106	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(314) 231-0413	400	30	13.3	99.3%	19 (4.8%)	374 (93.5%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.1	454^th of 459 public middle schools	1.1%		3.1	455^th of 459 public middle schools	0.9%	1		1.7	2.4	2.4		5.6		5.0	11.3	7.2	$13,793	$626	$13,167
KIPP Inspire Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	1212 N 22nd St	Saint Louis	63106	St. Louis city	KIPP St Louis Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 296-3502	401	42	9.6	99.3%	4 (1.0%)	379 (94.5%)	15 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	15	405^th of 459 public middle schools	11.8%		9	432^nd of 459 public middle schools	5.9%	27	8.5	23.7	23.2	13.3	9.5	13.3	8.5	15.5	14.7	16.6	$12,999	$5,123	$7,876
Gateway Middle	Public	6-8	1200 N Jefferson Ave	Saint Louis	63106	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 241-2295	506	35	14.4	99.4%	15 (3.0%)	471 (93.1%)	17 (3.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3.8	456^th of 459 public middle schools	0.7%		3	456^th of 459 public middle schools	0.7%			1.3	2.8	0.7		5.7		6.8	6.8	9.3	$14,305	$738	$13,567
Carnahan Middle	Public	6-7	4041 S. Broadway	Saint Louis	63118	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 457-0582	57	1	40.7	94.7%	3 (5.3%)	52 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)								(n/a)		3.8						5.8
North Side Community-Grand Center	Public, Charter	6-8	620 North Grand Blvd.	Saint Louis	63103	St. Louis city	North Side Community School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 499-2009	170	12	14.1	98.2%	2 (1.2%)	168 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.9	406^th of 459 public middle schools	11.5%		14.9	407^th of 459 public middle schools	11.3%	1	9.8	14.2	16.7	10.0	12.0	6.7		21.4	22.3		$18,770	$1,675	$17,095
Grand Center Arts Academy Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	711 North Grand Avenue	Saint Louis	63103	St. Louis city	Confluence Academies	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 533-1791	210	19	11.0	100.0%	23 (11.0%)	177 (84.3%)	6 (2.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	44.8	259^th of 459 public middle schools	43.6%		36.1	305^th of 459 public middle schools	33.6%	46		31.6	15.7	35.7		27.4		40.4	28.6	45.2	$21,366	$4,005	$17,361
Long Middle Community Education Center	Public	6-8	5028 Morganford Rd	Saint Louis	63116	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 481-3440	274	20	13.7	98.9%	35 (12.8%)	193 (70.4%)	29 (10.6%)	15 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	4.8	450^th of 459 public middle schools	2.0%		5.1	446^th of 459 public middle schools	2.8%	4		5.0	5.2	1.0		4.9		5.0	14.8	4.0	$14,319	$716	$13,603

Frequently Asked Questions about Lift For Life Academy

Is Lift For Life Academy a good school?

Lift For Life Academy ranks in the bottom 5.7% of Missouri middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Lift For Life Academy?

Students at Lift For Life Academy are 99% African American.

How many students attend Lift For Life Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 256 students attended Lift For Life Academy.

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