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Lead Academy Building B
Middle School · Lead Academy · Montgomery, AL
A charter middle school in Montgomery, AL where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2897 Eastern Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36116
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 23% proficient (2022)
- 34.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Lead Academy Building B score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.4%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Lead Academy Building B 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 | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 764 | Compare → |
| Eastwood Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Trinity Presbyterian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Evangel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 180 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lead Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 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 B is listed in LEAD Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lead Academy Building B
Lead Academy Building B is a public middle school in Montgomery, AL, part of Lead Academy, serving approximately 378 students in grades 4th-8th with a 34.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,350 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lead Academy Building B
What grades does Lead Academy Building B serve?
Lead Academy Building B serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Lead Academy Building B?
Lead Academy Building B has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lead Academy Building B?
The student-teacher ratio at Lead Academy Building B is 34.4:1. 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 B rank in AL?
Lead Academy Building B ranks #1,350 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Lead Academy Building B's MySchoolScout rating?
Lead Academy Building B has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 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 B?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lead Academy Building B has 3% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Lead Academy Building B a charter school?
Yes, Lead Academy Building B 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 B a Title I school?
No, Lead Academy Building B is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lead Academy Building B?
80.4% of students at Lead Academy Building B 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 34.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 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.
- 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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