Irwin Altman Middle School 172 vs Ps 186 Castlewood
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km 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
Ps 186 Castlewood
Bellerose · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
| Measure | Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Floral Park, New York | Ps 186 Castlewood Bellerose, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #234 of 785 | #360 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3950 of 15,369 | #4672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 799 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 799 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 6.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| city | Floral Park | Bellerose |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 186 Castlewood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 67.2).
- •Ps 186 Castlewood does better on math proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Ps 186 Castlewood does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Ps 186 Castlewood does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 60.1%).
- •Ps 186 Castlewood does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 14.8).
- •Irwin Altman Middle School 172 is the larger school with 799 students compared with 319.
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 Ps 186 Castlewood?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 186 Castlewood ranks higher (80.6 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 Ps 186 Castlewood?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Floral Park and Bellerose in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irwin Altman Middle School 172: 799. Ps 186 Castlewood: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irwin Altman Middle School 172 and Ps 186 Castlewood rank in New York?
Irwin Altman Middle School 172 is 234th of 785 and Ps 186 Castlewood is 360th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).