Serving 326 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 27:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- 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 326 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 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 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. 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
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
91%
32%
White
4%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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?
326 students attend Lead Academy Building B.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lead Academy Building B students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lead Academy Building B?
Lead Academy Building B has a student ration of 27:1, 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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