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Shaker Middle School

475 Watervliet-shaker Rd
Latham, NY 12110
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Top 30%
Serving 1,423 students in grades 6-8, Shaker Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Shaker Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Shaker Middle School's student population of 1,423 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 115 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,423 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Shaker Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shaker Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#990 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Shaker Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shaker Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shaker Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Shaker Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Shaker Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Shaker Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
21%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Shaker Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Shaker Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Shaker Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
59%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Shaker Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Shaker Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Shaker Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Shaker Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shaker Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shaker Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shaker Middle School's ranking?
Shaker Middle School is ranked #990 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Shaker Middle School?
1,423 students attend Shaker Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Shaker Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shaker Middle School?
Shaker Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Shaker Middle School offer ?
Shaker Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shaker Middle School part of?
Shaker Middle School is part of North Colonie Csd School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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