Enrollment
570
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albany, NY
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360246005747
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #5 of 17
- schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School ranks #5 of 17 schools in Albany, NY.
School address
District: Albany City School District · New York
NCES ID 360246005747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Albany, New York, enrolling 570 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.6:1, Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School is leaner than roughly 92% of New York schools and 36% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 570 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 774 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #95.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 190 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.3% 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: 226 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 570 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 Stephen and Harriet Myers 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 Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School compares
Stephen and Harriet Myers 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 | 7.6:1 | ▼ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 31% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 8% in New York - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.3%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 219 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.6 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 38.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Asian 16.7%
White 15.1%
Two or More 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.8, Stephen and Harriet Myers 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 Stephen and Harriet Myers 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 Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William S Hackett Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Albany Academy Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Stephen and Harriet Myers 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
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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 other 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 (~570 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School
How many students attend Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School?
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School has 570 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albany, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School is 7.6:1, which is 36% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 52% 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 Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School?
73.5% of students at Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School is African American at 38.9% of enrollment, in Albany, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School?
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School rank among schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School ranks #5 of 17 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 schools in Albany on the city page.
Is Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School a good school?
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of New York schools. 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 Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School, Albany City School District also operates Albany High School (2,937 students), William S Hackett Middle School (615 students), and North Albany Academy Middle School (588 students). See the Albany City School District district page for the complete list.
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