Philip Livingston Magnet Academy (Closed 2010)

Serving 341 students in grades 6-8, 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
341 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
10%
29%
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Black
82%
16%
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White
6%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Philip Livingston Magnet Academy?
341 students attend Philip Livingston Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Philip Livingston Magnet Academy students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philip Livingston Magnet Academy?
Philip Livingston Magnet Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Philip Livingston Magnet Academy offer ?
Philip Livingston Magnet Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Philip Livingston Magnet Academy part of?
Philip Livingston Magnet Academy is part of Albany City School District.

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