How do these schools compare?
| Metric | North Albany Academy Middle School | Sand Creek Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Albany, NY | Albany, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 588 | 873 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.3% | 45.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | North Albany Academy Middle School | Sand Creek Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $28,051 | $22,604 |
| District | Albany City School District | South Colonie Central School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | North Albany Academy Middle School | Sand Creek Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13.5% | 50.9% |
| African American | 39.5% | 10.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.5% | 13.1% |
| Asian | 15.5% | 16.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 8.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | North Albany Academy Middle School | Sand Creek Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 207:1 | 849:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 67.5% | 27.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 57 | 79 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.