At a glance
Reported students
799
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
547
Irwin Altman Middle School 172: 799 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
14.7:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Irwin Altman Middle School 172 is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Floral Park. It is one of 34 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #26. NCES reports 799 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, above the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (60.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Irwin Altman Middle School 172
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 54.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.4%
- Hispanic20.7%
- Black7%
- Asian60.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial2.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #26
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
MS 158 Marie Curie
Middle · Grades 06–08
838 reported students
JHS 67 Louis Pasteur
Middle · Grades 06–08
999 reported students
JHS 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,104 reported students
JHS 216 George J Ryan
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,516 reported students
PS 203 Oakland Gardens
Elementary · Grades PK–05
818 reported students
Queens High School of Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences
High · Grades 09–12
840 reported students
Public schools near Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Neck South Middle School Middle · Great Neck Union Free School District | 06–08 | 832 | 1.6 mi |
| JHS 67 Louis Pasteur Middle · New York City Geographic District #26 | 06–08 | 999 | 1.8 mi |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School Middle · New York City Geographic District #29 | 06–08 | 894 | 2.3 mi |
| JHS 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne Middle · New York City Geographic District #26 | 06–08 | 1,104 | 2.8 mi |
| MS 158 Marie Curie Middle · New York City Geographic District #26 | 06–08 | 838 | 3.2 mi |
| IS 192 Linden (The) Middle · New York City Geographic District #29 | 06–08 | 355 | 3.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Irwin Altman Middle School 172
What grades does Irwin Altman Middle School 172 serve?
Irwin Altman Middle School 172 reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #26.
How many students attend Irwin Altman Middle School 172?
Irwin Altman Middle School 172 reported 799 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Irwin Altman Middle School 172?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 799 students and 54.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Irwin Altman Middle School 172 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Irwin Altman Middle School 172 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #26 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Irwin Altman Middle School 172 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Irwin Altman Middle School 172 in?
Irwin Altman Middle School 172 is part of New York City Geographic District #26, based in Bayside, NY, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Irwin Altman Middle School 172?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Great Neck South Middle School (1.6 mi), JHS 67 Louis Pasteur (1.8 mi), Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.