- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Albany, NY
North Albany Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Albany Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360246006700
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Albany Academy Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #17 of 33
- public schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Albany Academy Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Albany Academy Middle School ranks #17 of 33 public schools in Albany, NY.
School address
District: Albany City School District · New York
NCES ID 360246006700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
North Albany Academy Middle School grew from 437 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 63.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 360246006700 · Albany, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 10.7:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Albany High School (2,937 students)
North Albany Academy Middle School grew from 437 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 63.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
North Albany Academy Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albany High Sc
Albany High School
2,937 students
- William S Hack 615
William S Hackett Middle School
615 students
- This school 588
North Albany Academy Middle School
588 students
- Stephen and Ha 570
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School
570 students
- New Scotland E 451
New Scotland Elementary School
451 students
- Giffen Memoria 387
Giffen Memorial Elementary School
387 students
What this shows North Albany Academy Middle School reports 588 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Albany Academy Middle School compares
North Albany Academy Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 46% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 179 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Asian 15.5%
White 13.5%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, North Albany Academy Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Albany City School District reports $28,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Albany Academy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William S Hackett Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Scotland Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Giffen Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Albany Academy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~588 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Albany Academy Middle School
How many students attend North Albany Academy Middle School?
North Albany Academy Middle School has 588 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Albany, NY. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Albany Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Albany Academy Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Albany Academy Middle School?
82.2% of students at North Albany Academy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Albany Academy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Albany Academy Middle School is African American at 39.5% of enrollment, in Albany, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Albany Academy Middle School?
North Albany Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 North Albany Academy Middle School rank among public schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, North Albany Academy Middle School ranks #17 of 33 public schools in Albany, NY. 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.
What other schools are in Albany City School District?
Besides North Albany Academy Middle School, Albany City School District also operates Albany High School (2,937 students), William S Hackett Middle School (615 students), and Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School (570 students). See the Albany City School District district page for the complete list.