ALBANY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Albany Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Albany City Unified school district, located in Albany, CA with about 880 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 45 teachers, Albany Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Albany Middle School (AMS), located at 1259 Brighton Ave. in Albany, California, serves as the primary middle school for the Albany Unified School District. It is widely recognized for its strong academic focus, consistently ranking among the top-performing public middle schools in the state. The school supports a diverse student body from the local community and is characterized by a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, including mathematics, science, and humanities, while also offering a variety of elective options to foster student interests.

Beyond academics, Albany Middle School prides itself on cultivating a supportive and inclusive campus culture. The school encourages student participation in a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as music programs, competitive sports, and various student-led clubs, which help promote social-emotional growth and community engagement. Benefiting from a high level of parental involvement and the proximity to the University of California, Berkeley, the school maintains a collaborative environment where educators, families, and students work together to ensure high standards of achievement and student well-being.

For more information, contact Albany Middle at (510) 558-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.