Junior High School 217 Robert A Van Wyck is a public middle school located in Jamaica, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,348 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #28, which is ranked 403 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Junior High School 217 has a diverse student population, with a significant representation of Hispanic (48%), Asian (27.08%), and African American (14.09%) students. The school's academic performance is mixed, with the 8th-grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate (55.15%) higher than the district (64.58%) and state (55.2%) averages, but the 6th-grade ELA (39.67%) and 6th-grade Math (31.76%) proficiency rates lower than the district and state averages. The school's Regents exam performance also varies, with students performing well on Geometry (72.13% proficient) and U.S. History and Government (90% proficient), but struggling in Algebra I (43.53% proficient) and Living Environment (38.53% proficient).
Compared to nearby schools, Junior High School 217 generally performs better than Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley and Emerson School (The), but lags behind higher-performing schools like Junior High School 216 George J Ryan and Hawtree Creek Middle School. The school's performance has been inconsistent over the years, and there are significant disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, suggesting the need for continued efforts to address these challenges and improve overall academic outcomes.
Junior High School 217 Robert A Van Wyck ranks 877th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
In the 2022-23 school year, 1,348 students attended Junior High School 217 Robert A Van Wyck.
Students who attend Junior High School 217 Robert A Van Wyck usually go on to attend Hillcrest High School
New York City Geographic District #28
Students at Junior High School 217 Robert A Van Wyck are 48% Hispanic, 27% Asian, 14% African American, 5% American Indian, 4% White, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Two or more races.