Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts vs Norwich Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 236 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
Norwich Middle School
Norwich · Public middle · Grades 6–8
381 students
| Measure | Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts Long Island City, New York | Norwich Middle School Norwich, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #434 of 785 | #391 of 785 |
| National rank | #8266 of 15,369 | #7291 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 382 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.8% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 51% |
| city | Long Island City | Norwich |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwich Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 47.1).
- •Norwich Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 40%).
- •Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 33%).
- •Norwich Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 84.8%).
- •Norwich Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.3).
- •Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts is the larger school with 382 students compared with 381.
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 Norwich Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Norwich Middle School ranks higher (51.6 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 Norwich Middle School?
About 236 km in a straight line, between Long Island City and Norwich in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts: 382. Norwich Middle School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts and Norwich Middle School rank in New York?
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts is 434th of 785 and Norwich Middle School is 391st of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).