For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 711 students in LEAD Academy School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Alabama.
Public Charter Schools in LEAD Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Alabama public charter school average of 9%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 27% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public charter school average of 86% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
2 Schools
19 Schools
# Students
711 Students
5,748 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
161 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
0.37
# American Indian Students
1 Student
19 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
19 Students
% Asian Students
1%
n/a
# Hispanic Students
15 Students
364 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
656 Students
4,481 Students
% Black Students
92%
78%
# White Students
22 Students
779 Students
% White Students
3%
14%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
81 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
2%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
116
# Students in K Grade:
87
617
# Students in 1st Grade:
96
604
# Students in 2nd Grade:
97
558
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
509
# Students in 4th Grade:
73
447
# Students in 5th Grade:
50
386
# Students in 6th Grade:
78
588
# Students in 7th Grade:
76
633
# Students in 8th Grade:
49
447
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
317
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
261
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
151
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
114
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,539 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,861. 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 $12,084. 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
$12,861
Spending / Student
$8,011
$12,084
Best LEAD Academy School District Public Charter Schools (2024-25)
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
| 385 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
| 326 students
Recent Articles
Philadelphia Schools: Cheating Allegations
Teachers in Philadelphia are being accused of cheating, with two administrators being recently dismissed. We report on the scandal that is rocking the City of Brotherly Love and beyond.
Public School Jobs
Learn about public school jobs. Discover helpful resources for finding jobs in public schools.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
