Yeatman-Liddell Middle School

Summary:

Yeatman-Liddell Middle School is a public middle school in St. Louis City School District, serving 284 students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in Missouri, with very low proficiency rates on state assessments and high chronic absenteeism.

Yeatman-Liddell Middle School's academic performance is extremely poor, with only 2.4% of 6th graders proficient or better in Math, compared to 17.5% in the district and 44.4% statewide. The school's proficiency rates are typically less than half of the district and state averages. Additionally, Yeatman-Liddell has very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 50.1% to 78.8% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. The school serves a high-poverty student population, with over 98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

While Yeatman-Liddell Middle School spends a relatively high amount per student, ranging from $10,774 to $15,034 in recent years, the poor academic outcomes suggest the need for more targeted and effective interventions. Nearby schools, such as Academy of Entre Stdy@louverture, Compton-Drew ILC Middle, Gateway Middle, and Carr Lane VPA Middle, also perform poorly compared to state averages, but generally outperform Yeatman-Liddell. Addressing the school's challenges will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that considers the broader socioeconomic and community factors impacting the school community.

Detail:

Public 6-8

4265 Athlone Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63115-3008

(314) 261-8132

District: St. Louis City

SchoolDigger Rank:
450^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,034

Students who attend Yeatman-Liddell Middle School usually attend:

High:

Vashon High

Feeder schools for Yeatman-Liddell Middle School:

Elementary:	Ashland Elementary And Br.
	Bryan Hill Elementary
	Columbia Elementary Community Education Center
	Earl Nance Senior Elementary
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	Henry Elementary
	Herzog Elementary
	Hickey Elementary
	Jefferson Elementary
	Walbridge Elementary Community Education

Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Number of students: 392

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.2%

White:

1.5%

Hispanic:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Yeatman-Liddell Middle School ranks worse than 99.8% of middle schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 8 ranked middle schools in the St. Louis City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.19. (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 (97.2%), White (1.5%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Yeatman-Liddell Middle School is 18.6, which is the highest among 8 middle schools in the St. Louis City School District! (See more...)

Compare Yeatman-Liddell Middle School employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Yeatman-Liddell Middle School is $15,034, which is the 2^nd highest among 8 middle schools in the St. Louis City School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Yeatman-Liddell Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Yeatman-Liddell Middle School 450^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Yeatman-Liddell Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

St. Louis City:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Louis City 353^rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Yeatman-Liddell Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Yeatman-Liddell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2009	5.35	578^th	601	3.8%
2010	1.20	607^th	614	1.1%
2011	2.05	614^th	625	1.8%
2012	1.02	615^th	623	1.3%
2013	1.19	642^nd	649	1.1%
2014	1.30	626^th	633	1.1%
2015	2.68	584^th	585	0.2%
2016	1.84	433^rd	435	0.5%
2019	2.31	572^nd	587	2.6%
2021	2.46	453^rd	454	0.2%
2022	2.00	459^th	459	0.0%
2023	2.57	458^th	459	0.2%
2024	3.19	450^th	451	0.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Yeatman-Liddell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	4.18	475^th	482	1.5%
2021	4.72	370^th	371	0.3%
2022	3.91	365^th	365	0.0%
2023	3.70	381^st	382	0.3%
2024	4.73	376^th	378	0.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Yeatman-Liddell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	14.56	153^rd	162	5.6%
2019	12.29	200^th	204	2.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Yeatman-Liddell Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	11.39	144^th	149	3.4%
2021	9.67	134^th	135	0.7%
2022	8.62	148^th	148	0.0%
2023	9.03	152^nd	153	0.7%
2024	11.40	141^st	144	2.1%

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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 Yeatman-Liddell Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	1	393	0	0	n/a	n/a	394
2008	1	316	0	0	n/a	n/a	317
2009	0	304	0	0	n/a	n/a	304
2010	1	238	0	0	n/a	n/a	239
2011	1	266	0	0	0	0	267
2012	2	352	0	0	0	0	354
2013	3	502	0	0	0	0	505
2014	1	420	0	0	0	0	421
2015	2	356	0	0	0	0	358
2016	4	345	1	0	0	0	350
2017	7	300	1	0	0	0	308
2018	3	298	0	0	0	0	301
2019	4	386	0	0	0	0	390
2020	6	319	0	0	0	0	325
2021	5	386	0	1	0	0	392
2022	2	289	0	2	0	0	293
2023	5	277	1	0	0	1	284
2024	6	381	1	4	0	0	392

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 Yeatman-Liddell Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	394	20.6	19.1	83
2008	317	28.1	11.3	85.5
2009	304	25.6	11.8	0
2010	239	22.0	10.8	88.3
2011	267	20.0	13.3	98.9
2012	354	22.0	16.0	99.2
2013	505	23.0	21.9	76.8
2014	421	27.0	15.5	93.3
2015	358	26.0	13.7	100
2016	350	24.0	14.5	100
2017	308	25.0	12.3	100
2018	301	26.4	11.3	100
2019	390	23.0	16.9	99.2
2020	325	20.5	15.8	99.1
2021	392	21.0	18.6	99.2
2022	293	21.0	13.9	99
2023	284	17.0	16.7	98.9
2024	392	21.0	18.6	100

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 Yeatman-Liddell Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	394	20.6	19.1	83
2008	317	28.1	11.3	85.5
2009	304	25.6	11.8	0
2010	239	22.0	10.8	88.3
2011	267	20.0	13.3	98.9
2012	354	22.0	16.0	99.2
2013	505	23.0	21.9	76.8
2014	421	27.0	15.5	93.3
2015	358	26.0	13.7	100
2016	350	24.0	14.5	100
2017	308	25.0	12.3	100
2018	301	26.4	11.3	100
2019	390	23.0	16.9	99.2
2020	325	20.5	15.8	99.1
2021	392	21.0	18.6	99.2
2022	293	21.0	13.9	99
2023	284	17.0	16.7	98.9
2024	392	21.0	18.6	100

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 Yeatman-Liddell Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$321 (2.7%)	$11,590 (97.3%)	$11,911
2020	$472 (3.8%)	$12,113 (96.2%)	$12,585
2021	$702 (6.5%)	$10,072 (93.5%)	$10,774
2022	$690 (4.6%)	$14,344 (95.4%)	$15,034

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Yeatman-Liddell Middle School

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 572^nd of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 458^th of 459 Middle schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Yeatman-Liddell Middle School)	10.6	4.1	6.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (St. Louis City)	14.8	13.8	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Yeatman-Liddell Middle School)	7.8	2.7	5.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Louis City)	18	14.1	3.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Yeatman-Liddell Middle School)	6.9	5.4	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (St. Louis City)	19.7	16.9	2.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	390	284	27.2%
African American	386	277	28.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	5	25%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.2%	98.9%	0.3%

Schools Near Yeatman-Liddell Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)					MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)					MAP Algebra I (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	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 4th 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	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Yeatman-Liddell Middle School	Public	6-8	4265 Athlone Ave	Saint Louis	63115	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 261-8132	392	21	18.6	100.0%	6 (1.5%)	381 (97.2%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.2	450^th of 451 public middle schools	0.2%		2.6	458^th of 459 public middle schools	0.2%	8			2.4				3.9			6.9	2.8	9.1	5.0	$15,034	$690	$14,344
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	193	20	9.7	100.0%	27 (14.0%)	159 (82.4%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	31.7	317^th of 451 public middle schools	29.7%		44.8	259^th of 459 public middle schools	43.6%	58			9.7	32.3	12.4		17.7			15.5	38.2	41.0		$21,366	$4,005	$17,361
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	11	14	.7	72.7%	1 (9.1%)	10 (90.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14	406^th of 451 public middle schools	10.0%		14.9	406^th of 459 public middle schools	11.5%				8.8	2.6	20.0		2.5			21.9	15.5	25.0		$18,770	$1,675	$17,095
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	487	37	13.1	100.0%	8 (1.6%)	470 (96.5%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	5.3	440^th of 451 public middle schools	2.4%		3.8	456^th of 459 public middle schools	0.7%	16			9.5	2.2	5.3		5.2			8.1	4.9	14.5	32.0	$14,305	$738	$13,567
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	404	31	13.0	100.0%	16 (4.0%)	384 (95.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5.5	439^th of 451 public middle schools	2.7%		4.1	454^th of 459 public middle schools	1.1%	15			8.0	3.2	8.7		3.3			11.9	6.4	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	421	36	11.6	100.0%	4 (1.0%)	395 (93.8%)	18 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	10.8	422^nd of 451 public middle schools	6.4%		15	405^th of 459 public middle schools	11.8%	17		7.6	15.0	17.0	10.8	9.5	11.8		12.0	6.7	17.7	18.2		$12,999	$5,123	$7,876
KIPP Triumph Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	955 Arcade Ave	Saint Louis	63112	St. Louis city	KIPP St Louis Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 454-9167	328	36	9.2	100.0%	1 (0.3%)	323 (98.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	6.9	433^rd of 451 public middle schools	4.0%		14.6	407^th of 459 public middle schools	11.3%	26		5.8	3.6	10.9	2.7	4.4	10.4		7.2	11.7	14.9			$13,042	$5,050	$7,992
Fairview Intermediate	Public	4-6	7053 Emma	Jennings	63136	St. Louis County	Jennings	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 653-8070	124	8	14.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	119 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.0%)								(n/a)	6.3	10.9	13.2			8.2		8.4	16.3	10.6
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	271	24	11.2	100.0%	34 (12.5%)	152 (56.1%)	65 (24.0%)	17 (6.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3.5	448^th of 451 public middle schools	0.7%		5.1	448^th of 459 public middle schools	2.4%				2.0	1.0	1.9		1.0			3.2		10.1		$18,607	$756	$17,851
Rose Johnson Jennings Junior High	Public	6-8	8831 Cozens	Jennings	63136	St. Louis County	Jennings	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 653-8150	345	15	23.6	100.0%	3 (0.9%)	331 (95.9%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	14.3	403^rd of 451 public middle schools	10.6%		9.9	427^th of 459 public middle schools	7.0%	24				14.8	19.6		10.9				14.9	19.8

Frequently Asked Questions about Yeatman-Liddell Middle School

Is Yeatman-Liddell Middle School a good school?

Yeatman-Liddell Middle School ranks in the bottom 0.2% of Missouri middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Yeatman-Liddell Middle School?

Students at Yeatman-Liddell Middle School are 97% African American, 2% White, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Yeatman-Liddell Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 392 students attended Yeatman-Liddell Middle School.

What district is Yeatman-Liddell Middle School in?

St. Louis City

What high school do graduates of Yeatman-Liddell Middle School attend?

Students who attend Yeatman-Liddell Middle School usually go on to attend Vashon High

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