Academy for New Americans vs Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 613 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for New Americans
Astoria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
50 students
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts
Long Island City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
382 students
| Measure | Academy for New Americans Astoria, New York | Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #434 of 785 |
| National rank | – | #8266 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 50 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 50 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 4.2 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 40% |
| city | Astoria | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 13.4).
- •Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts does better on math proficiency (40% vs 12%).
- •Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 2.5%).
- •Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.8% vs 94%).
- •Academy for New Americans does better on students per teacher (4.2 vs 10.3).
- •Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts is the larger school with 382 students compared with 50.
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 Academy for New Americans better than Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts ranks higher (47.1 vs 13.4 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 Academy for New Americans and Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts?
About 613 m in a straight line, between Astoria and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for New Americans: 50. Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for New Americans and Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts rank in New York?
Academy for New Americans is unranked and Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts is 434th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).