Serving 415 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Reese Road Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Reese Road Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Reese Road Leadership Academy's student population of 415 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Reese Road Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Reese Road Leadership Academy is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1731 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
21%
18%
Black
50%
36%
White
17%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reese Road Leadership Academy's ranking?
Reese Road Leadership Academy is ranked #1731 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Reese Road Leadership Academy often compared to?
Reese Road Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Gentian Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Reese Road Leadership Academy?
415 students attend Reese Road Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Reese Road Leadership Academy students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reese Road Leadership Academy?
Reese Road Leadership Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Reese Road Leadership Academy offer ?
Reese Road Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Reese Road Leadership Academy part of?
Reese Road Leadership Academy is part of Muscogee County School District.
In what neighborhood is Reese Road Leadership Academy located?
Reese Road Leadership Academy is located in the East Columbus neighborhood of Columbus, GA. There are 10 other public schools located in East Columbus.
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