Irwin Altman Middle School 172 vs James J Ambrose School (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 396 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Floral Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
799 students
James J Ambrose School (The)
Floral Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
659 students
| Measure | Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Floral Park, New York | James J Ambrose School (The) Floral Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #234 of 785 | #292 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3950 of 15,369 | #3572 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 799 | 659 |
| Enrollment | 799 | 659 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 85% |
| city | Floral Park | Floral Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James J Ambrose School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 67.2).
- •James J Ambrose School (The) does better on math proficiency (85% vs 61%).
- •James J Ambrose School (The) does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 69%).
- •James J Ambrose School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.7% vs 60.1%).
- •James J Ambrose School (The) does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.8).
- •Irwin Altman Middle School 172 is the larger school with 799 students compared with 659.
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 Irwin Altman Middle School 172 better than James J Ambrose School (The)?
On the Success Index (US), James J Ambrose School (The) ranks higher (82.6 vs 67.2 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 Irwin Altman Middle School 172 and James J Ambrose School (The)?
About 396 m in a straight line, between Floral Park and Floral Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irwin Altman Middle School 172: 799. James J Ambrose School (The): 659. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irwin Altman Middle School 172 and James J Ambrose School (The) rank in New York?
Irwin Altman Middle School 172 is 234th of 785 and James J Ambrose School (The) is 292nd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).