The Leadership Academy

Summary:

The Leadership Academy is an elementary school located in Lancaster, California, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 39 students. It is part of the Lancaster Elementary School District, which is ranked 1436 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The Leadership Academy has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state, with a statewide rank of 5858 out of 5862 in the 2023-2024 school year.

The Leadership Academy's performance is particularly concerning across all subject areas and grade levels, with 0% proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance is significantly lower than nearby schools in the Lancaster Elementary School District, such as Linda Verde Elementary, Sierra Elementary, Sunnydale Elementary, and El Dorado Elementary. The Leadership Academy's performance is particularly concerning for specific student subgroups, with the school ranking 5630 out of 5636 for male students, 581 out of 593 for African American students, and 5507 out of 5511 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and the high chronic absenteeism rates at The Leadership Academy may be contributing factors to the school's poor academic performance. The low student-teacher ratio suggests that class size is not a significant barrier to student learning. The consistently low performance of The Leadership Academy, particularly for its most vulnerable student subgroups, indicates an urgent need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes. Strategies to address chronic absenteeism, provide additional academic support, and engage the community may be crucial in turning around the school's performance.

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Public K-8

44310 Hardwood Ave.
Lancaster, CA 93534-4332

(661) 726-5454

District: Lancaster Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
5858^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 39

Racial breakdown:

African American:

61.5%

Hispanic:

23.1%

White:

12.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The Leadership Academy ranks worse than 99.9% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.29. (See more...)

Compare Details The Leadership Academy ranks worse than 99.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.33. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Leadership Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks The Leadership Academy 5858^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See The Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks The Leadership Academy 2759^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See The Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Lancaster Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster Elementary 1436^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at The Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.29	5858^th	5862	0.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.57	5507^th	5511	0.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at The Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.26	5630^th	5636	0.1%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at The Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	12.88	581^st	593	2.0%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at The Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.33	2759^th	2777	0.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at The Leadership Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.59	2565^th	2575	0.4%

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Data source: test scores: California 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: California Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	5	28	0	15	0	0	1	0	49
2023	5	24	0	9	0	0	1	0	39

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

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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 The Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	49	4.0	12.2	93.9
2023	39	3.9	9.7	92.3

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 The Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	49	4.0	12.2	93.9
2023	39	3.9	9.7	92.3

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)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
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	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
The Leadership Academy	Public	K-8	44310 Hardwood Ave.	Lancaster	93534	Los Angeles County	Lancaster Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 726-5454	39	4	9.7	92.3%	5 (12.8%)	24 (61.5%)	9 (23.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	4.3	5858^th of 5862 public elementary schools	0.1%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	0.0			0.0			0.0	0.0			0.0			0.0	0.0
Rise	Public	K-8	44231 Fig Ave.	Lancaster	93534	Los Angeles County	Lancaster Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 940-4355	15	2	7.5	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	11 (73.3%)	3 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)								(n/a)		6.3	6.3					6.3	0.0	2.7					0.0	5.9	2.6							$8,273
Life Source International Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	44339 Beech Ave.	Lancaster	93534	Los Angeles County	Life Source International Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 579-2970	276	10	27.6	71.7%	5 (1.8%)	190 (68.8%)	65 (23.6%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.7%)	19	4931^st of 5862 public elementary schools	15.9%		15.7	5259^th of 5874 public elementary schools	10.5%	328	13.3		10.8	30.4	21.4	30.0	27.3			29.7	19.1	10.7	6.7	27.3			15.5
Sierra Elementary	Public	K-5	747 West Avenue J-12	Lancaster	93534	Los Angeles County	Lancaster Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 942-9536	691	28	24.6	93.2%	54 (7.8%)	212 (30.7%)	374 (54.1%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (6.2%)	11	5616^th of 5862 public elementary schools	4.2%		13	5491^st of 5874 public elementary schools	6.5%	125	9.8		9.8	13.9	19.1	25.5				19.2	8.9	14.3	6.9				10.0	96.7		98.4	98.4	98.4	97.5	$8,419
Sunnydale Elementary	Public	K-6	1233 West Avenue J-8	Lancaster	93534	Los Angeles County	Lancaster Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 948-2636	513	21	24.4	92.0%	54 (10.5%)	138 (26.9%)	272 (53.0%)	16 (3.1%)	5 (1.0%)	3 (0.6%)	25 (4.9%)	17.7	5047^th of 5862 public elementary schools	13.9%		13.5	5450^th of 5874 public elementary schools	7.2%	403	1.7		1.7	50.0	20.0	15.0	15.0			24.5	34.5	10.7	6.8	8.3			14.7							$8,421
Lancaster Alternative and Virtual Academies	Public, Virtual	K-8	44034 13th St. West	Lancaster	93534	Los Angeles County	Lancaster Elementary	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(661) 488-7600	481	18	26.3	95.0%	36 (7.5%)	132 (27.4%)	265 (55.1%)	15 (3.1%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.8%)	24.3	4428^th of 5862 public elementary schools	24.5%		18.8	4970^th of 5874 public elementary schools	15.4%	542	34.8	5.8	14.7	19.1	21.1	34.8	28.6	21.4	37.3	27.8	42.9	5.3	17.4	9.5	7.3	7.7	12.3	78.7	82.0	89.3	98.4	82.8	84.4	$8,462
Monte Vista Elementary	Public	K-5	1235 West Kettering St.	Lancaster	93534	Los Angeles County	Lancaster Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 942-1477	819	30	27.3	90.7%	66 (8.1%)	217 (26.5%)	463 (56.5%)	13 (1.6%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	55 (6.7%)	12.2	5537^th of 5862 public elementary schools	5.5%		13	5486^th of 5874 public elementary schools	6.6%	51	12.8		12.8	21.1	16.8	17.7				18.5	21.1	13.5	4.1				12.4	95.8	97.9		97.2	97.2	97.9	$8,372
Joshua Elementary	Public	K-5	43926 North Second St. East	Lancaster	93535	Los Angeles County	Lancaster Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 948-0743	542	20	27.1	95.2%	16 (3.0%)	213 (39.3%)	271 (50.0%)	6 (1.1%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (5.2%)	5.7	5843^rd of 5862 public elementary schools	0.3%		6.4	5848^th of 5874 public elementary schools	0.4%	5	4.2		4.2	7.3	7.8	12.5				9.5	8.8	1.0	3.1				3.5	96.3	97.2			96.3		$8,506
El Dorado Elementary	Public	K-5	361 East Pondera	Lancaster	93535	Los Angeles County	Lancaster Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 942-8487	755	29	26.0	95.6%	38 (5.0%)	256 (33.9%)	412 (54.6%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (5.0%)	12.2	5535^th of 5862 public elementary schools	5.6%		15.5	5281^st of 5874 public elementary schools	10.1%	254	12.6		12.6	17.3	16.0	15.2				16.2	21.6	15.2	9.0				15.3	98.5						$8,529
iLEAD Lancaster Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	254 East Avenue K-4	Lancaster	93535	Los Angeles County	iLEAD Lancaster Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(661) 722-4287	741	30	25.0	74.2%	97 (13.1%)	229 (30.9%)	325 (43.9%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (11.2%)	15.2	5277^th of 5862 public elementary schools	10.0%		11.1	5643^rd of 5874 public elementary schools	3.9%	366	9.9	8.2	9.0	18.9	20.3	31.5	25.6	13.0	28.2	22.7	21.6	19.0	6.9	7.9	6.5	8.1	11.4	85.7	86.9	89.3	85.7	85.7	85.7

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Is The Leadership Academy a good school?

The Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 0.1% of California elementary schools.

What district is The Leadership Academy in?

Lancaster Elementary

How many students attend The Leadership Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 39 students attended The Leadership Academy.

What is the racial makeup of The Leadership Academy?

Students at The Leadership Academy are 62% African American, 23% Hispanic, 13% White, 3% Two or more races.

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