Early Childhood Center vs Irwin Altman Middle School 172
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Childhood Center
New Hyde Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
304 students
Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Floral Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students
| Measure | Early Childhood Center New Hyde Park, New York | Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Floral Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #934 of 2,536 | #234 of 785 |
| National rank | #15908 of 50,301 | #3950 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 304 | 799 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 799 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 69% |
| Math proficiency | – | 61% |
| city | New Hyde Park | 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 63.3).
- •Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 60.1%).
- •Irwin Altman Middle School 172 does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 20.3).
- •Irwin Altman Middle School 172 is the larger school with 799 students compared with 304.
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 Early Childhood Center better than Irwin Altman Middle School 172?
On the Success Index (US), Irwin Altman Middle School 172 ranks higher (67.2 vs 63.3 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 Early Childhood Center and Irwin Altman Middle School 172?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between New Hyde Park and Floral Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Childhood Center: 304. Irwin Altman Middle School 172: 799. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Childhood Center and Irwin Altman Middle School 172 rank in New York?
Early Childhood Center is 934th of 2,536 and Irwin Altman Middle School 172 is 234th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).