Van Wyck Junior High School

Van Wyck Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
6 HILLSIDE LAKE Rd,  Wappingers Falls, NY
Wappingers Central School District
4.0
1.8
864 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Steve Shuchat
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
52%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
71
Full Time Teachers
71
Teachers in First or Second Year
4%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
14%
State Average
20%
Math
19%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
300:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
White
70.2%
Hispanic
17.6%
Black
6.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4%
Two or more races
2%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 3 Reviews
3.0 Middle School Student
2/10/2017
I think van wyck needs a renovation it is very old but other then that it is a very good school the teachers are really involved with the students and the students are very friendly and nice from my experience
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1.8 9 Reviews
1.0 other
3/23/2025
Looking for a school where your kid can pick up a vape habit before algebra? Dreaming of a middle school experience packed with fights, drama, and a sneak peek at the juvenile justice system? Look no further!This place is less about education and more about survival. Not sure if the staff doesn’t ca...
4.0 other
5/20/2024
I was at this school two years ago. Rumors at this school spread incredibly fast; with their phones, other students post mean pictures on their Snapchat stories. There are always a few students who keep doing bad stuff; instead of suspending them twenty times per year, the principal should expel the...
3.0 other
12/21/2023
I recently graduated from Van Wyck Middle School. What I have to say about this school is not positive. While some of the teachers can actually teach, most of the teachers are very unprofessional, even making fun of their students and allowing bullying to continue. If you think your child will have...
1.0 student
6/18/2022
It’s actually the worst!! I currently attend here. I barely learned anything all year, the teachers stink. Bullying occurs very often. I was harassed frequently by a group, and when I spoke to a consleur about it, nothing was done. There is frequent fights, and it is an overall bad environment. Do n...

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