Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Leadership Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
The Leadership Academy's student population of 267 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Leadership Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Leadership Academy is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3662 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
12%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
75%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Leadership Academy's ranking?
The Leadership Academy is ranked #3662 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend The Leadership Academy?
267 students attend The Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of The Leadership Academy students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Leadership Academy?
The Leadership Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Leadership Academy offer ?
The Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is The Leadership Academy part of?
The Leadership Academy is part of Cumberland Academy School District.
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