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#2144 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 45% in state
William S Hackett Middle School
Middle School · Albany City School District · Albany, NY
An Albany City School District middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
45 DELAWARE AVE, Albany, NY 12202
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William S Hackett Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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 33 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William S Hackett 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 88Very Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,693/100K
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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
$49,684
Median home value
$139,800
Median rent
$1,012/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
25.7%
Poverty rate
25.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Hellman School/northern Rivers Family ServicePrivate · tuition | 8.4 | 3–12 | 0.7 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Albany AcademiesPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 671 | Compare → |
| Maimonides Hebrew Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| St Catherine's Ctr for Children R & E May SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | 1–6 | 1.4 mi | 46 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Albany City School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #3 of 15
- District spending per student
- $28,688NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
William S Hackett Middle School is listed in ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William S Hackett Middle School
William S Hackett Middle School is a public middle school in Albany, NY, part of Albany City School District, serving approximately 630 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,144 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William S Hackett Middle School
What grades does William S Hackett Middle School serve?
William S Hackett Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend William S Hackett Middle School?
William S Hackett Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 630 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William S Hackett Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William S Hackett Middle School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William S Hackett Middle School rank in NY?
William S Hackett Middle School ranks #2,144 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is William S Hackett Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
William S Hackett Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 William S Hackett Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William S Hackett Middle School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is William S Hackett Middle School a charter school?
No, William S Hackett Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William S Hackett Middle School a Title I school?
No, William S Hackett Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William S Hackett Middle School?
64.4% of students at William S Hackett 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
- 630
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Albany County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.4%
- Phone
- (518) 475-6475
- Area population (ZIP 12202)
- 9,500
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 12202; 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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