Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts vs Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 247 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts
Long Island City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
382 students
Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School
Fonda · Public middle · Grades 5–8
382 students
| Measure | Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts Long Island City, New York | Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School Fonda, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #434 of 785 | #302 of 785 |
| National rank | #8266 of 15,369 | #5700 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 382 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.8% | 32.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 48% |
| city | Long Island City | Fonda |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 47.1).
- •Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 40%).
- •Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.5% vs 84.8%).
- •Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.7).
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 Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts better than Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School ranks higher (59.0 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 Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts and Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School?
About 247 km in a straight line, between Long Island City and Fonda in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts: 382. Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts and Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School rank in New York?
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts is 434th of 785 and Fonda-Fultonville 5-8 School is 302nd of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).