Kipp Wisdom Academy vs Lift for Life Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kipp Wisdom Academy
St. Louis · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
285 students
Lift for Life Academy
ST Louis · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
260 students
| Measure | Kipp Wisdom Academy St. Louis, Missouri | Lift for Life Academy ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #993 of 1,159 | #370 of 392 |
| National rank | #42305 of 50,301 | #14237 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 285 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 13% |
| city | St. Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Wisdom Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 17.2).
- •Kipp Wisdom Academy does better on math proficiency (27% vs 13%).
- •Kipp Wisdom Academy does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Kipp Wisdom Academy does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 9.3).
- •Kipp Wisdom Academy is the larger school with 285 students compared with 260.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kipp Wisdom Academy better than Lift for Life Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Wisdom Academy ranks higher (24.0 vs 17.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kipp Wisdom Academy and Lift for Life Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between St. Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipp Wisdom Academy: 285. Lift for Life Academy: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipp Wisdom Academy and Lift for Life Academy rank in Missouri?
Kipp Wisdom Academy is 993rd of 1,159 and Lift for Life Academy is 370th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).