The top reported proficiency rate is 46% in English language arts. The lowest is 13% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Lead Academy Building A
LEAD Academy Building A is a public charter school in Montgomery serving kindergarten through third grade. It operates as a regular school within the LEAD Academy district, a small charter network in the state capital. Montgomery itself is a mid-sized city that blends state government, a significant military presence at Maxwell Air Force Base, higher education institutions, and high-tech manufacturing including a major Hyundai plant. The city has invested in downtown revitalization along the Alabama River, with walkable mixed-use development concentrated there, though most of the city remains car-dependent. Families looking at this school are choosing an early elementary charter option within that broader urban context.
The school enrolls a modest number of students for its grade band, the vast majority of whom are Black, with small shares of Hispanic, white, and multiracial students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a common indicator of economic need. Information on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported in the data available, which a parent may want to follow up on directly with the school.
On academic performance, third graders took Alabama’s state assessments in math and English language arts in the most recent year. In math, roughly three in ten students scored proficient, while in English language arts, nearly half did. Because the school only serves through third grade, there is no graduation rate and no data on chronic absenteeism. The science results in the database come from a prior year and from fourth grade, a grade the school no longer serves, so those figures do not reflect the current program. Compared with other districts in Montgomery County, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile. That is a meaningful strength given that the comparison includes the county’s other district systems. Only a single year of assessment data is available, so there is no trend to examine yet.
The school has no listed data on discipline rates, staffing ratios, course access, or program offerings such as art, music, or extended learning. It is not a magnet school, and its Title I status was not reported. The district itself has not publicly reported any recent major changes, such as leadership turnover, facility expansions, or program overhauls, in the available records.
LEAD Academy Building A fits a family looking for a charter elementary school in Montgomery with a consistent academic record relative to the surrounding districts. The student population is predominantly Black and economically diverse. The school is small and focused on the early grades, so there is no high school pathway to evaluate, and parents will need to transition their child to another school after third grade. The lack of detail on special education services, English learner support, and enrichment programs means a visit and conversation with the school are likely important steps before enrolling. Overall, the school offers a solid proficiency profile for its grade level within the county, set in a city with a diverse economy and ongoing downtown renewal.
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