Lisha Kill Middle School in Albany, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Lisha Kill Middle School is a suburban public school in Albany, New York that is part of South Colonie Central School District. It serves 634 students in grades 5 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.9:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 5 - 8

634 Students

49 Teachers

68 Waterman Ave

Albany, NY 12205 View local requests

http://www.southcolonieschools.org

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Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Lisha Kill Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Bell

Mrs. Kazaoka

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Lisha Kill Middle School Demographics

50%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

28%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Lisha Kill Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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