Enrollment
615
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Albany, NY
William S Hackett Middle School
Federal NCES profile for William S Hackett Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360246000032
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William S Hackett Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #14 of 33
- public schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
William S Hackett Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William S Hackett Middle School ranks #14 of 33 public schools in Albany, NY.
School address
District: Albany City School District · New York
NCES ID 360246000032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William S Hackett Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at William S Hackett Middle School
William S Hackett Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Albany, New York, enrolling 615 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 8.8:1 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 69.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 615 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 690 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #209.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.0% 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: 219 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 615 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Albany City School District also operates Albany High School (2,937 students) and North Albany Academy Middle School (588 students) alongside William S Hackett 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 William S Hackett Middle School compares
William S Hackett 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 24% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 16% in New York - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.0%
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 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.6 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 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
White 16.9%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, William S Hackett 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 William S Hackett 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 William S Hackett Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Albany Academy Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Scotland Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Giffen Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William S Hackett 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
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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 (~615 students)
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Frequently asked questions about William S Hackett Middle School
How many students attend William S Hackett Middle School?
William S Hackett Middle School has 615 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Albany, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William S Hackett Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William S Hackett Middle School is 8.8:1, which is 25% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 44% 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 William S Hackett Middle School?
69.8% of students at William S Hackett Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William S Hackett Middle School?
The largest demographic group at William S Hackett Middle School is African American at 38.8% of enrollment, in Albany, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William S Hackett Middle School?
William S Hackett Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 William S Hackett Middle School rank among public schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, William S Hackett Middle School ranks #14 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 William S Hackett Middle School a good school?
William S Hackett Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 William S Hackett Middle School, Albany City School District also operates Albany High School (2,937 students), North Albany Academy Middle School (588 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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