For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 711 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 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
711 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
42,056 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
0.15
0.62
# American Indian Students
1 Student
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%
# Black Students
656 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
92%
32%
# White Students
22 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
3%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
87
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
96
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
97
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
73
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
50
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
78
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
76
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
49
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,539 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,011 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,539
$12,892
Spending / Student
$8,011
$12,112
Best LEAD Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lead Academy Building A
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Lead Academy Building B
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 326 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to LEAD Academy School District?
LEAD Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 711 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?
92% of LEAD Academy School District students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 18:1.
What is LEAD Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,011 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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