J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck

J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
85-05 144TH St,  Jamaica, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 28
4.1
3.6
1,424 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Patrick M. Burns
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
49%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Science
33%
State Average
20%
Math
29%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
431:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.3%
Female
44.7%
Hispanic
48%
Asian or Pacific Islander
27.1%
Black
14.1%
Native American
4.9%
White
3.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
Two or more races
1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 17 Reviews
3.0 Junior
8/21/2019
what i like about the school is that the teachers are nice to the classes and others. what the school can do to improve is to keep the food more better and keep the school clean when visitors are meeting classes.
5.0 Alum
7/31/2019
I attended 217 as a special placement student. I was able to get the regents out of the way for high school, which made the transition much easier. In addition, the teachers I had really challenged and pushed me to succeed. I was in the heart surgery after school program which helped me pursue medicine now as a college student.
5.0 Junior
7/26/2018
im going to 7th grade in 217 ,second year there and i think the school is good and it gives good education.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 12 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/16/2024
This place give my son nightmares that he came back home crying
5.0 teacher
10/18/2019
My experience was excellent. All the teachers were very caring for their students.
5.0 other
3/23/2017
Robert Van Wyck middle is a caring school with a very helpful staff. Students can feel safe and know they are leaving with a well rounded education.
5.0 parent
7/5/2016
EVERYONE who works at this school really cares about the students. There are many great after school programs available for students to participate in - there is something available to satisfy and further develop the interests of every child. If you walk down the halls after school hours you will co...

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J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Jamaica, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 28 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 1,424 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $439,722. Discover additional schools in the area, like Queens Gateway to Health Sciences Secondary School, Hillcrest High School, Young Women's Leadership School, Queens, and more. Learn more about what Jamaica has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck.

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