- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School shrank from 641 students in 2022-23 to 573 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 76.0 → 77.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 360246005747 · Albany, NY Other · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 7.6:1 · 73.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Albany High School (2,937 students)
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School shrank from 641 students in 2022-23 to 573 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE added 76.0 → 77.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Stephen and Harriet Myers 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
- North Albany A 588
North Albany Academy Middle School
588 students
- This school 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 Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School compares
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~570 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), down 68.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.