Albany Middle School

1700 Cordell Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Albany Middle School serves 894 students in grades 6-8.
Albany Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia 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 Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 894 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in GA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Albany Middle School's student population of 894 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
894 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Albany Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Albany Middle School is 0.15, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
Overall Testing Rank
#2078 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
3%
18%
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Black
92%
36%
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White
4%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Albany Middle School's ranking?
Albany Middle School is ranked #2078 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Albany Middle School often compared to?
Albany Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet, Merry Acres Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Albany Middle School?
894 students attend Albany Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Albany Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Albany Middle School?
Albany Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Albany Middle School offer ?
Albany Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Albany Middle School part of?
Albany Middle School is part of Dougherty County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 894 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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