Central Square Middle School vs Irwin Altman Middle School 172
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 344 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Square Middle School
Central Square · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students
Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Floral Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students
| Measure | Central Square Middle School Central Square, New York | Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Floral Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 785 | #234 of 785 |
| National rank | #5632 of 15,369 | #3950 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 799 | 799 |
| Enrollment | 799 | 799 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 61% |
| city | Central Square | Floral Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irwin Altman Middle School 172 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 59.3).
- •Irwin Altman Middle School 172 does better on math proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Irwin Altman Middle School 172 does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 39%).
- •Central Square Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 60.1%).
- •Central Square Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.8).
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 Central Square Middle School better than Irwin Altman Middle School 172?
On the Success Index (US), Irwin Altman Middle School 172 ranks higher (67.2 vs 59.3 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 Central Square Middle School and Irwin Altman Middle School 172?
About 344 km in a straight line, between Central Square and Floral Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Square Middle School: 799. Irwin Altman Middle School 172: 799. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Square Middle School and Irwin Altman Middle School 172 rank in New York?
Central Square Middle School is 296th of 785 and Irwin Altman Middle School 172 is 234th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).