30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) vs Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 663 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide)
Astoria · Public elementary · Grades K–8
525 students
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts
Long Island City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
382 students
| Measure | 30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) Astoria, New York | Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 2,536 | #434 of 785 |
| National rank | #3448 of 50,301 | #8266 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 525 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 97% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 96% | 40% |
| city | Astoria | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 47.1).
- •30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) does better on math proficiency (96% vs 40%).
- •30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) does better on reading proficiency (97% vs 48%).
- •30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 84.8%).
- •Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 20.2).
- •30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) is the larger school with 525 students compared with 382.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) better than Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts?
On the Success Index (US), 30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) ranks higher (82.8 vs 47.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are 30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) and Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts?
About 663 m in a straight line, between Astoria and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide): 525. Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do 30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) and Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts rank in New York?
30th Avenue School (The) (G & T Citywide) is 289th of 2,536 and Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts is 434th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).