Irwin Altman Middle School 172
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 1,028 middle school students from grades 6-8
- Ranks 287th out of 1,279 middle schools in NY.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 81-14 257th St, Floral Park, NY 11004
- Principal or Admin: Jeffrey Slivko
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 1,028
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 56.3
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 529 (51.5%)
- Females: 499 (48.5%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | 3 | 0.3% |
Black | 127 | 12.4% |
Asian | 564 | 54.9% |
Hispanic | 160 | 15.6% |
White | 174 | 16.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
6th Grade | 290 | 28.2% |
7th Grade | 333 | 32.4% |
8th Grade | 337 | 32.8% |
Ungraded | 68 | 6.6% |
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 51-60%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
96.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
3.0%
District:
3.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
5.0%
District:
4.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
67.0%
District:
58.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
15.0%
District:
10.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
3.0%
District:
4.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
3.0%
District:
5.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
2.0%
District:
4.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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