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#734 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 37% in state
Albany Area Middle School
Middle School · Albany Public School District · Albany, MN
A middle school in Albany, MN where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
BOX 40, Albany, MN 56307
- Math 56% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Albany Area Middle School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 53% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Albany Area Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average527/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albany), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,563
Median home value
$268,600
Median rent
$596/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Albany Public School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,793NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Albany Area Middle School is listed in ALBANY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Albany Area Middle School
Albany Area Middle School is a public middle school in Albany, MN, part of Albany Public School District, serving approximately 470 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #734 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Albany Area Middle School
What grades does Albany Area Middle School serve?
Albany Area Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Albany Area Middle School?
Albany Area Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albany Area Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albany Area Middle School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Albany Area Middle School rank in MN?
Albany Area Middle School ranks #734 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Albany Area Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Albany Area Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Albany Area Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Albany Area Middle School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Albany Area Middle School a charter school?
No, Albany Area Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Albany Area Middle School a Title I school?
No, Albany Area Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albany Area Middle School?
21.7% of students at Albany Area Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 470
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stearns County
- Phone
- (320) 845-2171
- Area population (ZIP 56307)
- 5,227
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 56307; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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