William S Hackett Middle School
Albany, NY · Albany City School District · Grades 6-8
223rd of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 71%▲ Improving
William S Hackett Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks William S Hackett Middle School 223rd of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 71% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2019 to 72th in 2025 — improving.
William S Hackett Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
William S Hackett Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 630 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 45.9% | 38.7% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.8% | 24.3% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| White | 21.4% | 19.4% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Asian | 12.7% | 10.2% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 6.2% | ▲ 3.9 pts |
Homes near William S Hackett Middle School
Typical home value $180K in zip 12202 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near William S Hackett Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle SchoolAlbany City School District · 1.4 mi away462nd of 781
ELA 32% · Math 63% - 5North Albany Academy Middle SchoolAlbany City School District · 2.2 mi away416th of 781
ELA 29% · Math 72% - 10Bethlehem Central Middle SchoolBethlehem Central School District · 3.5 mi away57th of 781
ELA 67% · Math 100% - 6Sand Creek Middle SchoolSouth Colonie Central School District · 4.2 mi away329th of 781
ELA 49% · Math 66% - 9Howard L Goff SchoolEast Greenbush Central School District · 5.1 mi away138th of 781
ELA 69% · Math 79% - 8Shaker Middle SchoolNorth Colonie CSD · 6 mi away170th of 781
ELA 68% · Math 75% - 9Farnsworth Middle SchoolGuilderland Central School District · 7 mi away89th of 781
ELA 59% · Math 100% - 8Troy Middle SchoolTroy City School District · 7.4 mi away216th of 781
ELA 34% · Math 100%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is William S Hackett Middle School in?
William S Hackett Middle School is part of the Albany City School District district in Albany, New York.
Is William S Hackett Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks William S Hackett Middle School 223rd of 781 New York middle schools (better than 71% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of William S Hackett Middle School?
Black 39%, Hispanic 24%, White 19%, Asian 10% (630 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near William S Hackett Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12202 is $180K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.