Knickerbacker Middle School
Troy, NY · Lansingburgh Central School District · Grades 6-8
678th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 13%▼ Declining
Knickerbacker Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Knickerbacker Middle School 678th 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 13% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 20th in 2019 to 13th in 2025 — declining.
Knickerbacker Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Knickerbacker Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 443 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.8% | 49.2% | ▼ 16.6 pts | |
| Black | 20.5% | 23.5% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.9% | 14.2% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.2% | 12.6% | ▲ 8.4 pts |
Homes near Knickerbacker Middle School
Typical home value $265K in zip 12182 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Knickerbacker Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Cohoes Middle SchoolCohoes City School District · 1.9 mi away220th of 781
ELA 34% · Math 100% - 8Troy Middle SchoolTroy City School District · 2.4 mi away216th of 781
ELA 34% · Math 100% - 8Shaker Middle SchoolNorth Colonie CSD · 4.3 mi away170th of 781
ELA 68% · Math 75% - 5North Albany Academy Middle SchoolAlbany City School District · 7.1 mi away416th of 781
ELA 29% · Math 72% - 6Sand Creek Middle SchoolSouth Colonie Central School District · 7.4 mi away329th of 781
ELA 49% · Math 66% - 7Algonquin Middle SchoolAverill Park Central School District · 8.3 mi away301st of 781
ELA 56% · Math 65% - 8William S Hackett Middle SchoolAlbany City School District · 9.2 mi away223rd of 781
ELA 35% · Math 99% - 9Lisha Kill Middle SchoolSouth Colonie Central School District · 9.3 mi away118th of 781
ELA 51% · Math 100%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Knickerbacker Middle School in?
Knickerbacker Middle School is part of the Lansingburgh Central School District district in Troy, New York.
Is Knickerbacker Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Knickerbacker Middle School 678th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 13% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Knickerbacker Middle School?
White 49%, Black 24%, Hispanic 14%, Two or more races 13% (443 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Knickerbacker Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12182 is $265K 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.