B+
Above Average
82/100

Lisha Kill Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 68 WATERMAN AVE, Albany, NY 12205
Overall
B+
82/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 46% · Math 62% proficient · 69th percentile in New York
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

82
Repit Score
out of 100
646
Students
enrolled
12.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%69/100reading 61st percentile, math 77th percentile among New York middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 39% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New York schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +6 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency46% (−10 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (+5 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White44%63%reading -7 pts, math +5 pts52nd percentile (list)
Black35%35%reading +5 pts, math +11 pts72nd percentile (list)
Hispanic35%35%reading +1 pts, math +4 pts56th percentile (list)
Asian67%87%reading -1 pts, math +13 pts67th percentile (list)
Multiracial55%65%reading +11 pts, math +17 pts69th percentile (list)
Low-income37%47%reading +3 pts, math +13 pts74th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 68 WATERMAN AVE
City Albany
ZIP Code 12205
District 3627210
NCES School ID 362721004496
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 12205

Understanding the community around Lisha Kill Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $87,681
Per Capita Income $43,710
Poverty Rate 2.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 42.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.3%
High School or Higher 92.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $251,700
Median Rent $1,346
Owner-Occupied 71.8%
Renter-Occupied 28.2%
View full data for ZIP 12205 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lisha Kill Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 61.6%
Black 11.2%
Asian 10.4%
Two or More Races 8.8%
Hispanic/Latino 7.6%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 646
Teachers (FTE) 52.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lisha Kill Middle School?
Lisha Kill Middle School has a Repit School Score of 82 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lisha Kill Middle School?
Lisha Kill Middle School has 646 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.
What grades does Lisha Kill Middle School serve?
Lisha Kill Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lisha Kill Middle School receive per student?
Lisha Kill Middle School receives $22,576 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lisha Kill Middle School in 12205 ▼
Avg Home Value
$339,266
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,000
1-Year Change
+7.7%
% Renters
28.2%

Other Schools in 12205

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026