Academy for New Americans vs Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 667 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 171 Peter G Van Alst
Long Island City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
| Measure | Academy for New Americans Astoria, New York | Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst Long Island City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2149 of 2,536 |
| National rank | – | #40482 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 50 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 50 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 4.2 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 21% |
| city | Astoria | Long Island City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 13.4).
- •Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst does better on math proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 2.5%).
- •Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 94%).
- •Academy for New Americans does better on students per teacher (4.2 vs 9.3).
- •Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst is the larger school with 410 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 171 Peter G Van Alst?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst ranks higher (26.9 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 171 Peter G Van Alst?
About 667 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 171 Peter G Van Alst: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for New Americans and Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst rank in New York?
Academy for New Americans is unranked and Ps 171 Peter G Van Alst is 2149th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).