Enrollment
96
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Albany, MO
Albany Middle
Federal NCES profile for Albany Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290297001478
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albany Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Albany Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albany Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Albany, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albany Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albany Middle
Albany Middle is a small middle school in Albany, Missouri, enrolling 96 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 96 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 160 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #112.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 24.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 26 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 96 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Albany R-Iii also operates Virginia E. George Elem. (224 students) and Albany High (130 students) alongside Albany Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Albany Middle compares
Albany Middle on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 40% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Missouri - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,780
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Albany Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albany R-Iii, which includes Albany Middle.
$11,780
Per student
-9%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 27.7%
Federal 24.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Albany Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia E. George Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albany High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albany Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~96 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Albany Middle
How many students attend Albany Middle?
Albany Middle has 96 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Albany, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albany Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Albany Middle is 13.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albany Middle?
27.6% of students at Albany Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albany Middle?
The largest demographic group at Albany Middle is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Albany, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albany Middle?
Albany Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albany Middle rank among public schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Albany Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Albany, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Albany on the city page.
Is Albany Middle a good school?
Albany Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Albany R-Iii?
Besides Albany Middle, Albany R-Iii also operates Virginia E. George Elem. (224 students) and Albany High (130 students). See the Albany R-Iii district page for the complete list.
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