Enrollment
588
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Albany Academy Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Albany Academy Middle School
North Albany Academy Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Albany, New York, enrolling 588 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 588 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 897 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #248.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 236 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 588 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Albany City School District also operates Albany High School (2,937 students) and William S Hackett Middle School (615 students) alongside North Albany Academy Middle School.
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 North Albany Academy Middle School compares
North Albany Academy Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,661
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albany City School District, which includes North Albany Academy Middle School.
$25,661
Per student
-3%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 40.9%
Federal 19.3%
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 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
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~588 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Albany Academy Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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