Lisha Kill Middle School

68 Waterman Ave
Albany, NY 12205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 628 students in grades 5-8, Lisha Kill Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lisha Kill Middle School's student population of 628 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
628 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Lisha Kill Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lisha Kill Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2049 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lisha Kill Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lisha Kill Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lisha Kill Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lisha Kill Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
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Hispanic
8%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lisha Kill Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lisha Kill Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
65%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lisha Kill Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Lisha Kill Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lisha Kill Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lisha Kill Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lisha Kill Middle School's ranking?
Lisha Kill Middle School is ranked #2049 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Lisha Kill Middle School?
628 students attend Lisha Kill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lisha Kill Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lisha Kill Middle School?
Lisha Kill Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lisha Kill Middle School offer ?
Lisha Kill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lisha Kill Middle School part of?
Lisha Kill Middle School is part of South Colonie Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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