Excellent
#8 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 1% in state
Albany Middle
Middle School · Albany R-iii · Albany, MO
An Albany R-iii middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 W JEFFERSON ST, Albany, MO 64402
- Math 59% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Albany Middle score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 37 points since 2021, reaching 64% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Albany Middle 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,661
Median home value
$101,700
Median rent
$534/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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 R-iii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,120NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Albany Middle is listed in ALBANY R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Albany Middle
Albany Middle is a public middle school in Albany, MO, part of Albany R-iii, serving approximately 92 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #8 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Albany Middle
What grades does Albany Middle serve?
Albany Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Albany Middle?
Albany Middle has an enrollment of approximately 92 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albany Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Albany Middle is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Albany Middle rank in MO?
Albany Middle ranks #8 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Albany Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Albany Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Albany Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Albany Middle a charter school?
No, Albany Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Albany Middle a Title I school?
No, Albany Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albany Middle?
43.5% of students at Albany Middle 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
- 92
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Gentry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (660) 726-3912
- Area population (ZIP 64402)
- 2,258
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 64402; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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