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Lift for Life Academy

Charter | 6-11 | 504 students

 

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Posted November 16, 2012

I visited Lift for Life Academy today and got the distinct impression that the students were very happy to be a part of this school!


Posted October 13, 2010

Great school, they really care about the kids.. low student to teacher ratio, lots of extracurricular programs...


Posted October 13, 2010

At Lift for Life Academy the students are put first.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted June 13, 2009

My son, nice, nephew, and god-child attend LFLA and seeing all that this school does with the kids I can't imagin them attending anywhere else.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 21, 2008

I am a teacher at Lift For Life. This is an outstanding school with an extraordinary principal and staff. We truly teach to each child's learning style.
—Submitted by a teacher


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
10%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
13%
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
10%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
8%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 56% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
21%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
20%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 54% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
24%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
10%

2010

 
 
6%

2009

 
 
11%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students26%
Female25%
Male29%
Black24%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch25%

Math

All Students34%
Female37%
Male29%
Black32%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch32%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students16%
Female22%
Male10%
Black17%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch14%

Math

All Students35%
Female36%
Male35%
Black36%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch35%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students21%
Female29%
Male13%
Black19%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch20%

Math

All Students21%
Female19%
Male24%
Black19%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch19%

Science

All Students16%
Female19%
Male13%
Black13%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch13%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 57% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
22%
Government

The state average for Government was 57% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

The state average for Biology was 55% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
9%

2009

 
 
n/a
English

The state average for English was 62% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 73% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 63% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Government

The state average for Government was 52% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

English

All Studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

English 2

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Geometry

All Studentsn/a

Government

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 94% 17%
White 6% 75%
Hispanic 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 93%N/A44%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Katrice Noble
Fax number
  • (314) 231-1299

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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1731 South Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63104
Phone: (314) 436-2337

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