Lead Academy
8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Lead Academy
Lead Academy is an innovative learning center that provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the 21st century. At Lead Academy, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their skills in a safe and nurturing environment. Our curriculum focuses on project-based learning, collaboration, and problem-solving. We believe that this approach gives our students the tools they need to become creative and successful leaders in the future.
Lead Academy also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities that allow students to explore their passions and develop their interests. From music and art classes to coding and robotics, our students have the opportunity to explore and create. We also offer a variety of sports teams, clubs, and activities that foster teamwork and collaboration.
At Lead Academy, we strive to create a learning environment that is both challenging and supportive. We believe that learning should be fun and engaging, and our team of experienced educators is dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all of our students.
Address:
2897 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116Phone:
(334) 451-3127
Site:
Grades:
K – 6
Enrollment:
458 students
Overview Lead Academy
Lead Academy serves 458 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Lead Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Verdict on Lead Academy
Lead Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Lead Academy is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.