For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 758 students in LEAD Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in LEAD Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
758 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
District Rank
LEAD Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#135 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
29%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
5,986 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
10,976 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
83,354 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
702 Students
234,256 Students
% Black Students
93%
32%
# White Students
21 Students
379,490 Students
% White Students
3%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
824 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
28,630 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
21,953
# Students in K Grade:
88
55,899
# Students in 1st Grade:
91
58,528
# Students in 2nd Grade:
91
57,991
# Students in 3rd Grade:
92
55,161
# Students in 4th Grade:
81
54,236
# Students in 5th Grade:
71
54,179
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
54,861
# Students in 7th Grade:
72
55,768
# Students in 8th Grade:
68
56,376
# Students in 9th Grade:
37
59,139
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
56,986
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
53,181
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
49,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,885 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has declined by 39% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,515 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has declined by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$9,671 MM

Spending
$6 MM
$9,086 MM

Revenue / Student
$9,885
$13,006

Spending / Student
$7,515
$12,220

Best LEAD Academy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lead Academy Building A
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2897 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 451-3127
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 451-3127
Grades: K-3
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Lead Academy Building B
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2897 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 451-3127
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 451-3127
Grades: 4-8
| 378 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to LEAD Academy School District?
LEAD Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 758 students.
What is the rank of LEAD Academy School District?
LEAD Academy School District is ranked #136 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in LEAD Academy School District?
93% of LEAD Academy School District students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of LEAD Academy School District?
LEAD Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is LEAD Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,515 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has declined by 39% over four school years.
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