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#1449 of 2,221 schools in MO
Lift for Life Academy
Middle School · Lift for Life Academy · St. Louis, MO
A charter middle school in St. Louis, MO where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1731 S BROADWAY, St. Louis, MO 63104
- Math 28% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 13% proficient (2022)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lift for Life Academy score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lift for Life Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,108/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,127
Median home value
$249,500
Median rent
$1,054/mo
College educated
54%
Homeownership
48.2%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acad of Entre Stdy@louvertureEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Kairos AcademiesCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | 5–8 | 1.9 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Gateway/hubert Wheeler SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Carr Lane Vpa MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 404 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lift for Life Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,408NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lift for Life Academy is listed in LIFT FOR LIFE ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lift for Life Academy
Lift for Life Academy is a public middle school in St. Louis, MO, part of Lift for Life Academy, serving approximately 270 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,449 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lift for Life Academy
What grades does Lift for Life Academy serve?
Lift for Life Academy serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Lift for Life Academy?
Lift for Life Academy has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lift for Life Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lift for Life Academy is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lift for Life Academy rank in MO?
Lift for Life Academy ranks #1,449 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Lift for Life Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lift for Life Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lift for Life Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lift for Life Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lift for Life Academy a charter school?
Yes, Lift for Life Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lift for Life Academy a Title I school?
No, Lift for Life Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lift for Life Academy?
100.0% of students at Lift for Life Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.7%
- Phone
- (314) 231-2337
- Area population (ZIP 63104)
- 18,701
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63104; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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