- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Albany, MN
Albany Area Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Albany Area Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270293000063
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albany Area Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Albany Area Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albany Area Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Albany, MN.
School address
District: Albany Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270293000063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Albany Area Middle School held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 270293000063 · Albany, MN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 28.6:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Albany Area High School (584 students)
Albany Area Middle School held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Albany Area Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albany Area Hi
Albany Area High School
584 students
- This school
Albany Area Middle School
457 students
- Albany Element
Albany Elementary
380 students
- Avon Elementar
Avon Elementary
264 students
What this shows Albany Area Middle School reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albany Area Middle School compares
Albany Area Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.6:1 | ▲ 81% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 56% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.6:1
students per teacher
- 81% above state mean
Top 94% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,793
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Albany Area Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Albany Public School District reports $12,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albany Area Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albany Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albany Area Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Albany Area Middle School
How many students attend Albany Area Middle School?
Albany Area Middle School has 457 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Albany, MN. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albany Area Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albany Area Middle School is 28.6:1, which is 81% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albany Area Middle School?
18.9% of students at Albany Area Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albany Area Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Albany Area Middle School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Albany, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albany Area Middle School?
Albany Area Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albany Area Middle School rank among public schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Albany Area Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Albany, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Albany Public School District?
Besides Albany Area Middle School, Albany Public School District also operates Albany Area High School (584 students), Albany Elementary (380 students), and Avon Elementary (264 students). See the Albany Public School District district page for the complete list.