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#2125 of 2,221 schools in MO

Yeatman-liddell Middle School

Middle School · ST. LOUIS CITY

4265 ATHLONE AVE, St. Louis, MO 63115

Enrollment

392

Student-Teacher

18.7:1

Score

3.6

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#2,125 of 2,221

In St. Louis

#173 of 193

public schools

In district

#59 of 63

ST. LOUIS CITY

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Yeatman-liddell Middle School

3.6/10

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About Yeatman-liddell Middle School

Yeatman-liddell Middle School is a public middle school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST. LOUIS CITY.

Yeatman-liddell Middle School serves approximately 392 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Yeatman-liddell Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,125 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Yeatman-liddell Middle School show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.3 pts below district
  • This school 3.6 · Needs Improvement
  • District avg 4.9
  • MO avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Yeatman-liddell Middle School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

57% of students at Yeatman-liddell Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics1.6Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency4% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile2th
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,979
Chronic Absenteeism57.4%

Yeatman-liddell Middle School — Students at Yeatman-liddell Middle School score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 6.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 10.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
11%
ELA
12%
2010
Math
14%
ELA
18%
2011
Math
13%
ELA
14%
2012
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2013
Math
11%
ELA
11%
2014
Math
2%
ELA
13%
2015
Math
4%
ELA
14%
2016
Math
4%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
4%
ELA
6%
2019
Math
4%
ELA
6%
2020*
Math
0.5%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
0.5%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
4%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.4/10.

How Yeatman-liddell Middle School Compares

See how Yeatman-liddell Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
3.6/10
4th percentile in MO
Academic
1.6/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.4/10
Average
Environment
2.0/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
100%
Teaching Staff
19:1 student-teacher ratio
21 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
57.4%

Location

4265 ATHLONE AVE, St. Louis, MO 63115

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Yeatman-liddell Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. LOYOLA ACADEMY OF ST LOUIS (rated 7.4/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is North Side Community School (rated 6.5/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CARDINAL RITTER COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.2/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi
School Distance Rating
ASHLAND ELEM. AND BR. St. Louis 0.5 mi 4.8
ST LOUIS CATHOLIC ACADEMY St. Louis 0.7 mi 5.1
BEAUMONT CTE HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis 1.0 mi 2.4
BRYAN HILL ELEM. St. Louis 0.9 mi 4.7
HICKEY ELEM. St. Louis 1.0 mi 4.3
SUMNER HIGH St. Louis 1.2 mi 3.5
JANAN ACADEMY St. Louis 1.3 mi
MUHAMMAD ISLAMIC ACADEMY St. Louis 1.3 mi
COLUMBIA ELEM. COMM. ED. CTR. St. Louis 1.6 mi 4.5
North Side Community School St. Louis 1.3 mi 6.5
ASPIRE ACADEMY St. Louis 1.7 mi 5.1
LEXINGTON ELEM. St. Louis 1.4 mi 3.9
VASHON HIGH St. Louis 2.0 mi 3.2
WALBRIDGE ELEM. COMMUNITY ED. St. Louis 1.7 mi 5.3
COLE ELEM. St. Louis 2.2 mi 4.1
GRISCOM JUVENILE DETENTION CTR St. Louis 2.2 mi
MILLER CAREER ACADEMY St. Louis 2.3 mi 4.1
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEM St. Louis 2.3 mi 5.7
CARDINAL RITTER COLLEGE PREP HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis 2.3 mi 6.2
LOYOLA ACADEMY OF ST LOUIS St. Louis 2.4 mi 7.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63115 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$31,898

Median Home Value

$61,600

Median Rent

$928/mo

Population

14,252

College Educated

14.2%

Homeownership

43.4%

Avg Commute

28 min

Poverty Rate

31.3%

Median Age

43.5

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KIPP TRIUMPH ACADEMY St. Louis, MO 3.7
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SENN-THOMAS MIDDLE Herculaneum, MO 3.7
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Yeatman-liddell Middle School

What grades does Yeatman-liddell Middle School serve?

Yeatman-liddell Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Yeatman-liddell Middle School?

Yeatman-liddell Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Yeatman-liddell Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Yeatman-liddell Middle School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Yeatman-liddell Middle School rank in MO?

Yeatman-liddell Middle School ranks #2,125 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Yeatman-liddell Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Yeatman-liddell Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Yeatman-liddell Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Yeatman-liddell Middle School has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Yeatman-liddell Middle School a charter school?

No, Yeatman-liddell Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Yeatman-liddell Middle School a Title I school?

No, Yeatman-liddell Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yeatman-liddell Middle School?

100.0% of students at Yeatman-liddell Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
59 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
41 Some Transit
Bike Score
58 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
392
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Free/Reduced Lunch
100.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
St. Louis city
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
57.4%

District

ST. LOUIS CITY
District Enrollment
18,284
Schools in District
68
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,979
District Rank
#59 of 63

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