Albany Area Middle School

Summary:

Albany Area Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Albany, Minnesota, with a student population of 454. The school is part of the Albany Public School District, which is ranked 55 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Albany Area Middle School consistently performs well on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III), with 58.3% of students proficient or better in Math, 51.31% in Reading, and 34.84% in Science, all of which are higher than the state averages. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 15% of Minnesota middle schools in recent years, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Albany Area Middle School also performs well across different student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% of Minnesota middle schools for both female and male students, as well as for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Sartell Middle School, which is ranked 24th in the state, Albany Area Middle School has similar demographic characteristics but significantly lower proficiency rates in Math (58.3% vs. 67.12%) and Reading (51.31% vs. 63.51%). Additionally, the school's student population is overwhelmingly White, with only small percentages of other racial groups, which is in contrast to some nearby schools, such as South Junior High and North Junior High in St. Cloud, which have more diverse student populations.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 30 Forest Ave
       Albany, MN  56307-0040


(320) 845-2171

District: Albany Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
88th of 545 Minnesota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,078 Help


Students who attend Albany Area Middle School usually attend:

High:    Albany Area High School

Feeder schools for Albany Area Middle School:

Elementary:    Albany Elementary
    Avon Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  27.3 Help
Number of students:  454

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.4%
Two or more races:
2.2%
Hispanic:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.7% Help


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Compare Details Albany Area Middle School ranks better than 83.9% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.4%), two or more races (2.2%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Albany Area Middle School is 27.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Albany Area Middle School is $9,078.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Albany Area Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Albany Area Middle School 88th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Albany Area Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Albany Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Albany Public School District 55th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Albany Area Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Albany Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.63 133rd 387 65.6%
2005 69.46 126th 396 68.2%
2006 75.73 74th 406 81.8%
2007 72.22 89th 403 77.9%
2008 76.45 68th 409 83.4%
2010 72.89 95th 454 79.1%
2011 65.52 149th 478 68.8%
2012 63.23 185th 469 60.6%
2013 57.65 200th 488 59.0%
2014 55.66 226th 490 53.9%
2015 66.33 164th 516 68.2%
2016 75.39 90th 508 82.3%
2017 79.59 68th 523 87.0%
2018 79.13 76th 518 85.3%
2019 85.63 46th 533 91.4%
2021 83.13 58th 521 88.9%
2022 69.13 138th 520 73.5%
2023 80.15 73rd 529 86.2%
2024 77.23 88th 545 83.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Albany Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.75 98th 253 61.3%
2019 74.23 44th 282 84.4%
2021 37.94 171st 260 34.2%
2022 53.01 117th 288 59.4%
2023 62.14 85th 298 71.5%
2024 52.87 126th 307 59.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Albany Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.06 60th 401 85.0%
2019 76.78 59th 415 85.8%
2021 67.55 75th 399 81.2%
2022 64.28 109th 404 73.0%
2023 74.64 72nd 459 84.3%
2024 78.57 52nd 473 89.0%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Albany Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.60 76th 436 82.6%
2019 82.82 47th 439 89.3%
2021 80.40 51st 443 88.5%
2022 65.75 133rd 467 71.5%
2023 72.35 93rd 455 79.6%
2024 71.58 104th 474 78.1%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Albany Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.52 74th 438 83.1%
2019 84.02 46th 454 89.9%
2021 80.24 58th 437 86.7%
2022 67.90 128th 476 73.1%
2023 81.21 56th 464 87.9%
2024 77.29 72nd 479 85.0%
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Rank History for White students at Albany Area Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.36 104th 428 75.7%
2019 76.51 62nd 428 85.5%
2021 71.77 85th 422 79.9%
2022 56.87 164th 438 62.6%
2023 65.77 118th 436 72.9%
2024 63.01 132nd 440 70.0%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Albany Area Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 250 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1989 271 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1990 260 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1991 240 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1992 269 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1993 286 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1994 272 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1995 319 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1996 319 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1997 325 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 328
1998 318 1 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 323
1999 284 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2000 289 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2001 283 2 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 290
2002 271 2 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 278
2003 271 2 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 278
2004 259 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 263
2005 218 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 221
2006 240 1 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 248
2007 240 0 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 247
2008 256 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 260
2009 263 2 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 269
2010 253 1 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 262
2011 271 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 277
2012 273 1 1 5 0 0 0 0 280
2013 263 1 2 9 1 0 2 0 278
2014 275 3 3 9 1 0 0 0 291
2015 256 4 3 6 0 0 2 0 271
2016 248 2 2 6 0 1 6 0 265
2017 260 1 2 7 0 2 8 0 280
2018 376 1 1 14 0 1 7 0 400
2019 391 0 0 14 0 0 5 0 410
2020 398 2 1 20 0 0 11 0 432
2021 422 3 1 16 0 0 8 0 450
2022 430 4 2 16 0 0 8 0 460
2023 433 2 0 9 0 0 10 0 454

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Albany Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 250 10.2 24.5 22
1989 271 13.2 20.5 19.9
1990 262 14.1 18.5 15.6
1991 242 13.8 17.5 16.1
1992 269 15.9 16.9 17.1
1993 286 18.1 15.8 14.7
1994 272 21.3 12.8 12.5
1995 321 16.9 19.0 9.3
1996 321 16.9 19.0 9.3
1997 328 17.4 18.9 11
1998 323 n/a 0.0 10.8
1999 289 23.6 12.2 12.1
2000 292 17.0 17.2 22.6
2001 290 18.1 16.0 19.3
2002 278 14.6 19.0 21.6
2003 278 14.6 19.0 21.6
2004 263 16.0 16.4 19.4
2005 221 14.4 15.3 18.1
2006 248 16.1 15.4 19.8
2007 247 15.1 16.4 19
2008 260 15.6 16.7 16.5
2009 269 15.8 17.0 18.6
2010 262 15.3 17.1 16
2011 277 16.1 17.1 22
2012 280 15.2 18.3 22.5
2013 278 14.0 19.7 22.3
2014 291 15.8 18.3 24.4
2015 271 14.0 19.3 23.6
2016 265 16.0 16.5 23.4
2017 280 15.2 18.3 22.9
2018 400 22.6 17.6 22.3
2019 410 25.6 15.9 18.5
2020 432 9.0 47.8 16
2021 450 12.1 37.1 14.4
2022 460 16.5 27.7 12
2023 454 16.5 27.3 22.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Albany Area Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 250 10.2 24.5 22
1989 271 13.2 20.5 19.9
1990 262 14.1 18.5 15.6
1991 242 13.8 17.5 16.1
1992 269 15.9 16.9 17.1
1993 286 18.1 15.8 14.7
1994 272 21.3 12.8 12.5
1995 321 16.9 19.0 9.3
1996 321 16.9 19.0 9.3
1997 328 17.4 18.9 11
1998 323 n/a 0.0 10.8
1999 289 23.6 12.2 12.1
2000 292 17.0 17.2 22.6
2001 290 18.1 16.0 19.3
2002 278 14.6 19.0 21.6
2003 278 14.6 19.0 21.6
2004 263 16.0 16.4 19.4
2005 221 14.4 15.3 18.1
2006 248 16.1 15.4 19.8
2007 247 15.1 16.4 19
2008 260 15.6 16.7 16.5
2009 269 15.8 17.0 18.6
2010 262 15.3 17.1 16
2011 277 16.1 17.1 22
2012 280 15.2 18.3 22.5
2013 278 14.0 19.7 22.3
2014 291 15.8 18.3 24.4
2015 271 14.0 19.3 23.6
2016 265 16.0 16.5 23.4
2017 280 15.2 18.3 22.9
2018 400 22.6 17.6 22.3
2019 410 25.6 15.9 18.5
2020 432 9.0 47.8 16
2021 450 12.1 37.1 14.4
2022 460 16.5 27.7 12
2023 454 16.5 27.3 22.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Albany Area Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,078

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Albany Area Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 46th of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 73rd of 529 Middle schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Albany Area Middle School)75.356.2
 19.1%
   6th Grade Math (Albany Public School District)75.356.2
 19.1%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Albany Area Middle School)79.364.1
 15.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Albany Public School District)79.364.1
 15.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%
7th Grade Math (Albany Area Middle School)77.460.5
 16.9%
   7th Grade Math (Albany Public School District)77.460.5
 16.9%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Albany Area Middle School)61.349.7
 11.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Albany Public School District)61.349.7
 11.6%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Albany Area Middle School)81.550.7
 30.8%
   8th Grade Math (Albany Public School District)81.550.7
 30.8%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Albany Area Middle School)63.649.3
 14.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Albany Public School District)63.649.3
 14.3%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Albany Area Middle School)52.733.8
 18.9%
   8th Grade Science (Albany Public School District)52.733.8
 18.9%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students410454
 10.7%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic149
 35.7%
Pacific Islander00
White391433
 10.7%
Two or More Races510
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.5%22.7%
 4.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 454 students attended Albany Area Middle School.

Students at Albany Area Middle School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Albany Area Middle School ranks 88th of 545 Minnesota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Albany Area Middle School usually go on to attend Albany Area High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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