Irwin Altman Middle School 172
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Floral Park, New York 11004 · New York City Geographic District #26
#234 of 785 middle schools in New York
#3950 of 15,369 nationally
About Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Irwin Altman Middle School 172 is a public middle located in Floral Park, in the New York City Geographic District #26 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 799 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 67.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 234th of 785 ranked middle schools in New York. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (84th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 799.
There are 7 schools in Floral Park; Irwin Altman Middle School 172 ranks 7th of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)61%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)60.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Irwin Altman Middle School 172 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
James J Ambrose School (The)
Floral Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
659 students · 396 m away
Ps 191 Mayflower
Floral Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
327 students · 913 m away
Ps 186 Castlewood
Bellerose · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students · 1.1 km away
Ps 133 the Bellerose School of Excellence
Bellerose · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students · 1.1 km away
Ps/Is 208
Bellerose · Public elementary · Grades K–8
605 students · 1.2 km away
Ps/Is 266
Bellerose · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
465 students · 1.3 km away
Queens High School of Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences
Bellerose · Public high · Grades 9–12
840 students · 1.4 km away
Early Childhood Center
New Hyde Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
304 students · 1.5 km away
John Lewis Childs School
Floral Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
674 students · 1.9 km away
Ps 18 Winchester
Queens Village · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students · 1.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Irwin Altman Middle School 172 a good school?
Irwin Altman Middle School 172 has a Success Index (US) of 67.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #234 of 785 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Irwin Altman Middle School 172 rank in New York?
Irwin Altman Middle School 172 ranks #234 of 785 middle schools in New York and #3950 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Irwin Altman Middle School 172?
Irwin Altman Middle School 172 had 799 students in 2025.
Is Irwin Altman Middle School 172 a elementary school or a high school?
Irwin Altman Middle School 172 is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Irwin Altman Middle School 172?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Irwin Altman Middle School 172; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.