JHS 217 Robert A Van Wyck
Jamaica, NY · New York City Geographic District #28 · Grades 6-8
525th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 33%▼ Declining
JHS 217 Robert A Van Wyck ranking
SchoolRow ranks JHS 217 Robert A Van Wyck 525th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 33% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2019 to 33th in 2025 — declining.
JHS 217 Robert A Van Wyck test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
JHS 217 Robert A Van Wyck students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,273 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41.7% | 51.7% | ▲ 10.0 pts | |
| Asian | 36.7% | 25.6% | ▼ 11.1 pts | |
| Black | 14.5% | 12.6% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| White | 5.6% | 4.5% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 3.7% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near JHS 217 Robert A Van Wyck
Typical home value $579K in zip 11435 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near JHS 217 Robert A Van Wyck
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7MS 358New York City Geographic District #28 · 0.7 mi away273rd of 781
ELA 61% · Math 64% - 2IS 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (The)New York City Geographic District #25 · 1 mi away682nd of 781
ELA 34% · Math 34% - 5JHS 8 Richard S GrossleyNew York City Geographic District #28 · 1.6 mi away431st of 781
ELA 49% · Math 50% - 1Emerson School (The)New York City Geographic District #28 · 1.6 mi away710th of 781
ELA 34% · Math 27% - 4IS 238 Susan B Anthony AcademyNew York City Geographic District #29 · 1.7 mi away470th of 781
ELA 46% · Math 49% - 10JHS 216 George J RyanNew York City Geographic District #26 · 2.1 mi away73rd of 781
ELA 79% · Math 84% - 7JHS 190 Russell SageNew York City Geographic District #28 · 2.3 mi away245th of 781
ELA 63% · Math 66% - 3JHS 226 Virgil I GrissonNew York City Geographic District #27 · 2.4 mi away571st of 781
ELA 39% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is JHS 217 Robert A Van Wyck in?
JHS 217 Robert A Van Wyck is part of the New York City Geographic District #28 district in Jamaica, New York.
Is JHS 217 Robert A Van Wyck a good school?
SchoolRow ranks JHS 217 Robert A Van Wyck 525th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 33% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of JHS 217 Robert A Van Wyck?
Hispanic 52%, Asian 26%, Black 13%, White 5% (1,273 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near JHS 217 Robert A Van Wyck cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11435 is $579K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.