Serving 573 students in grades 6-8, Stephen And Harriet Myers 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 11% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School's student population of 573 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 65% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
573 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
School Rankings
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3987 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
19%
30%
Black
45%
16%
White
14%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School's ranking?
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School is ranked #3987 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School often compared to?
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William S Hackett Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School?
573 students attend Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School?
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School offer ?
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School part of?
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School is part of Albany City School District.
In what neighborhood is Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School located?
Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School is located in the Whitehall neighborhood of Albany, NY.
School Reviews
1 3/30/2020
Terrible; The children are disrespectful and bullying has become an epidemic. Social media is very influential and children are having personal items stolen. This isn't the school for achievement. There are fights just about every day. The level of ignorance has consumed the building. This goes for some Staff as well as the children. I'm ashamed that I chose this school for my child. It has been nothing other than a bad decision.
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