Serving 378 students in grades 4-8, Lead Academy Building B ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lead Academy Building B's student population of 378 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
378 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
Lead Academy Building B ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lead Academy Building B is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1189 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%

Hispanic
1%
11%

Black
94%
32%

White
3%
51%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lead Academy Building B's ranking?
Lead Academy Building B is ranked #1189 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Lead Academy Building B?
378 students attend Lead Academy Building B.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lead Academy Building B students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lead Academy Building B?
Lead Academy Building B has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lead Academy Building B offer ?
Lead Academy Building B offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Lead Academy Building B part of?
Lead Academy Building B is part of LEAD Academy School District.
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