Very Good
#532 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 39% in state
Lead Academy Building a
Elementary School · Lead Academy · Montgomery, AL
A charter elementary school in Montgomery, AL where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2897 Eastern Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36116
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lead Academy Building a score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 56 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Lead Academy Building a sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,830/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montgomery), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,973
Median home value
$137,000
Median rent
$1,056/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
47.5%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Catholic Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 764 | Compare → |
| Vaughn Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Eastwood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Trinity Presbyterian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 601 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lead Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $9,395NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Lead Academy Building a is listed in LEAD Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lead Academy Building a
Lead Academy Building a is a public elementary school in Montgomery, AL, part of Lead Academy, serving approximately 380 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #532 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lead Academy Building a
What grades does Lead Academy Building a serve?
Lead Academy Building a serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Lead Academy Building a?
Lead Academy Building a has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lead Academy Building a?
The student-teacher ratio at Lead Academy Building a is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lead Academy Building a rank in AL?
Lead Academy Building a ranks #532 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Lead Academy Building a's MySchoolScout rating?
Lead Academy Building a has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lead Academy Building a?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lead Academy Building a has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Lead Academy Building a a charter school?
Yes, Lead Academy Building a is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Lead Academy Building a a Title I school?
No, Lead Academy Building a is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lead Academy Building a?
67.4% of students at Lead Academy Building a qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (334) 451-3127
- Area population (ZIP 36116)
- 44,369
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36116; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022, multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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