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 30%). 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 Facts (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
School Rankings
Lead Academy Building B ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 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
#1177 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
30%
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 #1177 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Lead Academy Building B often compared to?
Lead Academy Building Bis often viewed alongside schools like Lead Academy Building A, Vaughn Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% 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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