- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Albany Middle grew from 87 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 290297001478 · Albany, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
96 enr · 13.7:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Virginia E. George Elem. (224 students)
Albany Middle grew from 87 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Albany Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virginia E. Ge
Virginia E. George Elem.
224 students
- Albany High
Albany High
130 students
- This school
Albany Middle
96 students
What this shows Albany Middle reports 96 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albany Middle compares
Albany Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,120
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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.
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
District finance for Albany R-Iii reports $13,120 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~96 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 87 (2022-23) → 92 (2023-24), up 5.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.