STEPHEN AND HARRIET MYERS MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.albanyschools.org/schools/myers

570 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School, located at 100 Elbel Court in Albany, New York, is a key component of the City School District of Albany. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is named in honor of Stephen and Harriet Myers, prominent 19th-century abolitionists and social activists who were instrumental in the Underground Railroad in Albany. The school’s identity is deeply rooted in this legacy of community service, justice, and historical significance, which it strives to incorporate into its educational mission.

As part of the Albany school system, Myers Middle School offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to support student development during the critical transition between elementary and high school. The school provides a diverse learning environment that emphasizes social-emotional growth alongside rigorous academic standards. Through its official website, the district maintains communication with families regarding school policies, extracurricular opportunities, and resources, reflecting a commitment to fostering a collaborative educational partnership between the school, its students, and the broader Albany community.

570

Total Students

68.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STEPHEN AND HARRIET MYERS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	119
Black	222
Asian	95
Two or More	46
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
222 (38.9%)
Hispanic
119 (20.9%)
Asian
95 (16.7%)
White
86 (15.1%)
Two or More
46 (8.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALBANY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)475-6425
Website:	http://www.albanyschools.org/schools/myers
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	376
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 185

Grade 7 193

Grade 8 192