Serving 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Albany Academy 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
13%
30%
Black
64%
16%
White
11%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend North Albany Academy?
246 students attend North Albany Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of North Albany Academy students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Albany Academy?
North Albany Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Albany Academy offer ?
North Albany Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Albany Academy part of?
North Albany Academy is part of Albany City School District.
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