Serving 699 students in grades 6-8, William S Hackett 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William S Hackett Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
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Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
William S Hackett Middle School's student population of 699 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
699 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William S Hackett 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 William S Hackett Middle School is 0.75, which is more 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
#2952 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Black
33%
16%
White
27%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William S Hackett Middle School's ranking?
William S Hackett Middle School is ranked #2952 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are William S Hackett Middle School often compared to?
William S Hackett Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stephen And Harriet Myers Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend William S Hackett Middle School?
699 students attend William S Hackett Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of William S Hackett Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William S Hackett Middle School?
William S Hackett Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does William S Hackett Middle School offer ?
William S Hackett Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William S Hackett Middle School part of?
William S Hackett Middle School is part of Albany City School District.
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