LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute

Summary:

LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-6 in Montgomery, Alabama, with a student population of 305. The school is part of the Montgomery County school district, which is ranked 137 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

LIFE Academy stands out for several key metrics. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (95.74%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 27.23% to 93.75% African American. Academically, LIFE Academy's performance is significantly lower than the state and nearby school averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics was 0% at LIFE Academy, compared to 42.16% statewide and 23.64% to 89.13% at nearby schools like Johnson Elementary School and Southlawn Elementary School. LIFE Academy ranks in the bottom 5-10% of Alabama elementary schools, with rankings ranging from 407 out of 420 for African American students to 653 out of 670 for low socioeconomic status students.

LIFE Academy also has a high percentage of students (54.1%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 25.4, compared to nearby schools ranging from 13.0 to 18.7. These factors, combined with the school's significant underperformance, suggest that LIFE Academy is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education for its students, despite being a public charter school with the potential for more flexibility and autonomy.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

 2080 W Fairview Ave
       Montgomery, AL  36108


(334) 315-0106

District: LIFE Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
669th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  25.4 Help
Number of students:  305

Racial breakdown:

African American:
95.7%
Two or more races:
2.0%
Hispanic:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute ranks worse than 97.8% of elementary schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.6. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute:

SchoolDigger ranks LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute 669th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute in the ranking list.)

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LIFE Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks LIFE Academy 137th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute

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Rank History for all students at LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 6.84 671st 680 1.3%
2024 6.60 669th 684 2.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.02 603rd 623 3.2%
2024 8.35 653rd 670 2.5%
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Rank History for Female students at LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.78 645th 645 0.0%
2024 7.40 634th 650 2.5%
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Rank History for Male students at LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.64 597th 649 8.0%
2024 6.78 641st 655 2.1%
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Rank History for African American students at LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.27 410th 427 4.0%
2024 14.68 407th 420 3.1%
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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.

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Enrollment information for LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 3 197 2 6 0 0 5 30 243
2023 2 292 2 3 0 0 6 0 305

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 243 n/a n/a 54.3
2023 305 12.0 25.4 54.1

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 LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 243 n/a n/a 54.3
2023 305 12.0 25.4 54.1

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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Frequently Asked Questions about LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute

Students at LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute are 96% African American, 2% Two or more races.

LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute ranks in the bottom 2.2% of Alabama elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 305 students attended LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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