Irwin Altman Middle School 172 vs Pulaski Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 90 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
Pulaski Street Elementary School
Riverhead · Public middle · Grades 5–6
797 students
| Measure | Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Floral Park, New York | Pulaski Street Elementary School Riverhead, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 785 | #609 of 785 |
| National rank | #3950 of 15,369 | #11601 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 799 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 799 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 25% |
| city | Floral Park | Riverhead |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irwin Altman Middle School 172 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 31.6).
- •Irwin Altman Middle School 172 does better on math proficiency (61% vs 25%).
- •Irwin Altman Middle School 172 does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 18%).
- •Pulaski Street Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 60.1%).
- •Pulaski Street Elementary School 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 797.
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 Pulaski Street Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Irwin Altman Middle School 172 ranks higher (67.2 vs 31.6 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 Pulaski Street Elementary School?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Floral Park and Riverhead in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irwin Altman Middle School 172: 799. Pulaski Street Elementary School: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irwin Altman Middle School 172 and Pulaski Street Elementary School rank in New York?
Irwin Altman Middle School 172 is 234th of 785 and Pulaski Street Elementary School is 609th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).