D
Needs Improvement
39/100

LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute

📚 K – 06 🏫 School Charter School
📍 2080 W Fairview Ave, Montgomery, AL 36108
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 5th percentile in Alabama
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.88 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 39th percentile
Resources
C
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alabama schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
528
Students
enrolled
31.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%5/1003.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%39/100Students gain 0.88 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 39th percentile in Alabama (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%51/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 83% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alabama schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alabama. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

School Information

Address 2080 W Fairview Ave
City Montgomery
ZIP Code 36108
District 0100207
NCES School ID 010020702502
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 36108

Understanding the community around LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $27,338
Per Capita Income $18,503
Poverty Rate 31.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 9.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%
High School or Higher 74.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $68,300
Median Rent $712
Owner-Occupied 63.2%
Renter-Occupied 36.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 96.0%
Two or More Races 2.7%
White 0.2%
Hispanic/Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 528
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 31.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute?
LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute?
LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute has 528 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 31.1:1.
What grades does LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute serve?
LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute receive per student?
LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute receives $13,177 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute in 36108 ▼
Avg Home Value
$67,741
Avg Monthly Rent
$810
1-Year Change
+8.4%
% Renters
36.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026