Academy for New Americans vs Ps 234
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 0 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 234
Astoria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
| Measure | Academy for New Americans Astoria, New York | Ps 234 Astoria, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #654 of 2,536 |
| National rank | – | #10535 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 50 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 50 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 4.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 72% |
| city | Astoria | Astoria |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 234 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 13.4).
- •Ps 234 does better on math proficiency (72% vs 12%).
- •Ps 234 does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 2.5%).
- •Ps 234 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 94%).
- •Academy for New Americans does better on students per teacher (4.2 vs 15.0).
- •Ps 234 is the larger school with 465 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 234?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 234 ranks higher (71.1 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 Ps 234?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Astoria and Astoria in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for New Americans: 50. Ps 234: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for New Americans and Ps 234 rank in New York?
Academy for New Americans is unranked and Ps 234 is 654th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).