Philip Livingston Magnet Academy (Closed 2010)

Philip Livingston Magnet Academy serves 341 students in grades 6-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
341 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Philip Livingston Magnet Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Philip Livingston Magnet Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Black
82%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Philip Livingston Magnet Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
6%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Philip Livingston Magnet Academy and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Philip Livingston Magnet Academy and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Philip Livingston Magnet Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Philip Livingston Magnet Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Philip Livingston Magnet Academy?
341 students attend Philip Livingston Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Philip Livingston Magnet Academy students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philip Livingston Magnet Academy?
Philip Livingston Magnet Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Philip Livingston Magnet Academy offer ?
Philip Livingston Magnet Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Philip Livingston Magnet Academy part of?
Philip Livingston Magnet Academy is part of Albany City School District.

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