- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
William S Hackett Middle School shrank from 672 students in 2022-23 to 630 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 70.6 → 75.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 360246000032 · Albany, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 8.8:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Albany High School (2,937 students)
William S Hackett Middle School shrank from 672 students in 2022-23 to 630 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 70.6 → 75.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
William S Hackett Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albany High Sc
Albany High School
2,937 students
- This school 615
William S Hackett Middle School
615 students
- North Albany A 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 William S Hackett Middle School reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How William S Hackett Middle School compares
William S Hackett 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~615 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), down 42.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.