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Leeds City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,223 students in Leeds City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Leeds City School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,223 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Leeds City 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#77 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.62
# American Indian Students
2 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
334 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
11%
# Black Students
568 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
26%
32%
# White Students
1,262 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
57%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
142
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
182
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
184
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
165
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
156
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
148
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
157
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
152
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
156
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
162
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
149
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
166
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
154
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
150
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,123 is higher than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,832 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,123
$12,892
Spending / Student
$10,832
$12,112
Best Leeds City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leeds Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
950 Ashville Road
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4500
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4500
Grades: 2-5
| 625 students
Rank: #22.
Leeds Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1771 Whitmire Street
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4505
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4505
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Leeds High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Greenwave Drive
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4510
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4510
Grades: 9-12
| 619 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leeds Primary School
Magnet School
991 Park Drive
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 702-4206
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 702-4206
Grades: PK-1
| 509 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leeds City School District?
Leeds City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,223 students.
What is the rank of Leeds City School District?
Leeds City School District is ranked #78 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leeds City School District?
57% of Leeds City School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leeds City School District?
Leeds City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Leeds City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,832 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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