Serving 415 students in grades 6-8, North Albany Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Albany Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
North Albany Middle School's student population of 415 students has grown by 108% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 104% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Albany Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Albany Middle School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3922 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
65%
16%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Albany Middle School's ranking?
North Albany Middle School is ranked #3922 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend North Albany Middle School?
415 students attend North Albany Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of North Albany Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Albany Middle School?
North Albany Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Albany Middle School offer ?
North Albany Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Albany Middle School part of?
North Albany Middle School is part of Albany City School District.
In what neighborhood is North Albany Middle School located?
North Albany Middle School is located in the North Albany Shaker Park neighborhood of Albany, NY.
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