LISHA KILL MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.southcolonieschools.org

640 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Lisha Kill Middle School, located at 68 Waterman Avenue in Albany, New York, is a key component of the South Colonie Central School District. Serving students in grades 5 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive educational environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The school focuses on a well-rounded curriculum designed to challenge students academically while simultaneously addressing their social and emotional developmental needs during their formative middle school years.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Lisha Kill Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular engagement. The school encourages student participation in various athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which aim to help students discover new interests and build strong interpersonal skills. By maintaining close communication with families and utilizing the resources provided by the South Colonie district, Lisha Kill strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic excellence for its diverse student body.

640

Total Students

53.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LISHA KILL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	386
Hispanic	43
Black	70
Asian	80
Two or More	58
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
386 (60.4%)
Asian
80 (12.5%)
Black
70 (11.0%)
Two or More
58 (9.1%)
Hispanic
43 (6.7%)
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:	SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)456-2306
Website:	http://www.southcolonieschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 5 168

Grade 6 153

Grade 7 153

Grade 8 160

Ungraded 6