LEAD Academy Building B

Summary:

LEAD Academy Building B is a public charter middle school in Montgomery, Alabama, serving grades 4-7 with 326 students, the majority of whom are African American.

The school faces significant academic challenges, consistently performing below the state average in assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, proficiency rates ranged from just 1.49% in 8th grade Mathematics to 40.85% in 7th grade English, far lower than the state averages. However, LEAD Academy Building B ranks higher among its African American students compared to other subgroups, ranking 142 out of 269 Alabama middle schools for this population. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 80.67% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to its struggles, as nearby schools with higher percentages of low-income students also tend to have lower academic performance.

When compared to nearby schools, LEAD Academy Building B lags significantly. For example, in 8th grade Mathematics, proficiency ranged from 0% at Capitol Heights Middle School to 56.15% at Brewbaker Middle School, while LEAD Academy Building B had only 1.49% proficiency. The nearby Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet stands out with exceptional performance, ranking 25th out of 442 Alabama middle schools in 2023-2024.

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Public, Charter 4-8

2897 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116-1021

(334) 451-3127

District: LEAD Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
351^st of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 34.3

Number of students: 378

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.4%

White:

3.2%

Hispanic:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details LEAD Academy Building B ranks worse than 93.9% of elementary schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.17. (See more...)

Compare Details LEAD Academy Building B ranks worse than 79.4% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.31. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

LEAD Academy Building B:

SchoolDigger ranks LEAD Academy Building B 642^nd of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See LEAD Academy Building B in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks LEAD Academy Building B 351^st of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See LEAD Academy Building B in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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LEAD Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks LEAD Academy 121^st of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at LEAD Academy Building B

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.84	569^th	680	16.3%
2024	10.17	642^nd	684	6.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at LEAD Academy Building B

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	9.34	392^nd	395	0.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at LEAD Academy Building B

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2022	12.46	618^th	651	5.1%
2023	19.03	528^th	623	15.2%
2024	11.36	635^th	670	5.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at LEAD Academy Building B

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2022	12.87	593^rd	656	9.6%
2023	18.76	532^nd	645	17.5%
2024	14.29	574^th	650	11.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at LEAD Academy Building B

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2022	8.94	651^st	669	2.7%
2023	13.91	561^st	649	13.6%
2024	7.95	633^rd	655	3.4%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at LEAD Academy Building B

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2022	18.84	395^th	426	7.3%
2023	26.62	334^th	427	21.8%
2024	19.21	382^nd	420	9.0%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at LEAD Academy Building B

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.25	329^th	437	24.7%
2024	22.31	351^st	442	20.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at LEAD Academy Building B

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2022	26.90	329^th	421	21.9%
2023	33.59	283^rd	410	31.0%
2024	29.14	322^nd	437	26.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at LEAD Academy Building B

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2022	23.95	334^th	423	21.0%
2023	30.16	310^th	417	25.7%
2024	26.30	322^nd	426	24.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at LEAD Academy Building B

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2022	15.17	374^th	427	12.4%
2023	26.35	324^th	419	22.7%
2024	19.33	353^rd	428	17.5%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at LEAD Academy Building B

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2022	34.48	174^th	271	35.8%
2023	43.40	125^th	263	52.5%
2024	39.15	142^nd	269	47.2%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	14	197	3	5	0	0	1	220
2023	12	298	5	9	1	0	1	326
2024	12	353	3	5	1	1	3	378

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at LEAD Academy Building B

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	220	n/a	n/a	59.5
2023	326	12.0	27.1	80.7
2024	378	11.0	34.3	80.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio LEAD Academy Building B

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	220	n/a	n/a	59.5
2023	326	12.0	27.1	80.7
2024	378	11.0	34.3	80.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)					Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
LEAD Academy Building B	Public, Charter	4-8	2897 Eastern Blvd	Montgomery	36116	Montgomery County	LEAD Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(334) 451-3127	378	11	34.3	80.4%	12 (3.2%)	353 (93.4%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	22.3	351^st of 442 public middle schools	20.6%		28.2	329^th of 437 public middle schools	24.7%	22	2.6	1.6	6.7	9.9	1.5	10.4	19.4	32.5	35.5	34.8	40.9	40.3
Brewbaker Middle School	Public	6-8	4425 Brewbaker Dr	Montgomery	36116	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 284-8008	861	42	20.5	91.3%	16 (1.9%)	676 (78.5%)	129 (15.0%)	2 (0.2%)	26 (3.0%)	3 (0.3%)	9 (1.0%)	9.7	420^th of 442 public middle schools	5.0%		9.4	415^th of 437 public middle schools	5.0%	5			3.8	1.8	3.1		13.7			16.5	17.2	25.6	$8,965	$1,833	$7,081
Goodwyn Middle School	Public	6-8	209 Perry Hill Rd	Montgomery	36109	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 260-1021	757	34	22.2	83.6%	40 (5.3%)	618 (81.6%)	84 (11.1%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.1%)	7.8	433^rd of 442 public middle schools	2.0%		8.3	422^nd of 437 public middle schools	3.4%	11			4.3	2.0	1.4		8.2			15.4	17.6	17.0	$7,971	$1,400	$6,520
McKee Middle School	Public	6-8	4017 McInnis Road	Montgomery	36116	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 284-7528	599	32	18.7	93.7%	2 (0.3%)	563 (94.0%)	30 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12.8	392^nd of 442 public middle schools	11.3%		12.7	386^th of 437 public middle schools	11.7%	6			8.2	6.3	6.6		10.4			21.9	26.7	23.7	$11,093	$3,546	$7,496
Capitol Heights Middle School	Public	6-8	116 Federal Dr	Montgomery	36107	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 260-1000	619	30	20.6	96.6%	13 (2.1%)	392 (63.3%)	204 (33.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.8%)	6.4	440^th of 442 public middle schools	0.5%		7	428^th of 437 public middle schools	2.1%	12			3.0	0.5	0.0		6.7			13.6	13.2	11.5	$9,595	$2,023	$7,521
Floyd Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3444 Lebron Rd	Montgomery	36111	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	Yes	No	No	(334) 284-7130	501	24	21.0	33.9%	57 (11.4%)	385 (76.8%)	29 (5.8%)	17 (3.4%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	87.7	40^th of 442 public middle schools	91.0%		79.1	66^th of 437 public middle schools	84.9%	26			48.6	29.8	37.4		67.7			71.1	72.8	79.4	$7,969	$644	$7,274
Bellingrath Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	3350 S Court St	Montgomery	36105	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(334) 269-3623	615			96.1%	11 (1.8%)	513 (83.4%)	83 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	7	437^th of 442 public middle schools	1.1%		6.9	430^th of 437 public middle schools	1.6%	7			2.6	2.1	0.5		5.7			11.4	18.4	15.0	$11,220	$3,574	$7,595
Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet	Public, Magnet	6-8	410 S McDonough St	Montgomery	36104	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	Yes	No	No	(334) 269-3870	507	30	16.9	25.6%	113 (22.3%)	249 (49.1%)	13 (2.6%)	123 (24.3%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	93.2	25^th of 442 public middle schools	94.3%		95	16^th of 437 public middle schools	96.3%	9			45.6	43.5	56.2		66.2			73.3	84.2	86.2	$8,212	$568	$7,594
Carr Middle School	Public	6-8	1610 Ray Thorington Road	Montgomery	36117	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 244-4005	725	36	20.1	57.5%	33 (4.6%)	606 (83.6%)	20 (2.8%)	48 (6.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.1%)	24.5	341^st of 442 public middle schools	22.9%		23.6	349^th of 437 public middle schools	20.1%	8			16.3	5.5	9.7		20.1			45.4	32.5	35.4	$7,914	$1,089	$6,774
Pike Road Junior High School	Public	7-8	696 Georgia Washington Road	Pike Road	36064	Montgomery County	Pike Road City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 420-5340	429	24	17.8	28.4%	215 (50.1%)	155 (36.1%)	32 (7.5%)	20 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	85.1	49^th of 442 public middle schools	88.9%		86.8	44^th of 437 public middle schools	89.9%	5				39.7	41.6		58.6				59.9	64.8

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What is the racial makeup of LEAD Academy Building B?

Students at LEAD Academy Building B are 93% African American, 3% White, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend LEAD Academy Building B?

In the 2023-24 school year, 378 students attended LEAD Academy Building B.

Is LEAD Academy Building B a good school?

LEAD Academy Building B ranks in the bottom 20.6% of Alabama middle schools.

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