Academy for New Americans vs Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 134 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
Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students
| Measure | Academy for New Americans Astoria, New York | Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1923 of 2,536 |
| National rank | – | #35930 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 50 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 50 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 4.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 40% |
| city | Astoria | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 13.4).
- •Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau does better on math proficiency (40% vs 12%).
- •Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.4% vs 94%).
- •Academy for New Americans does better on students per teacher (4.2 vs 15.6).
- •Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau is the larger school with 610 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 Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau ranks higher (34.0 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 Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau?
About 134 m in a straight line, between Astoria and Long Island City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for New Americans: 50. Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for New Americans and Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau rank in New York?
Academy for New Americans is unranked and Ps 17 Henry David Thoreau is 1923rd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).