JHS 217 Robert A Van Wyck
Jamaica, NY · New York City Geographic District #28
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
525th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 33%▼ Declining
85-05 144TH ST, Jamaica, NY 11435
(718)657-1120NCES ID 360010002718Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,273 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 41.7% | 51.7% | ▲ 10.0 pts | |
| Asian | 37.9% | 25.6% | ▼ 12.3 pts | |
| Black | 15.0% | 12.6% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| White | 4.9% | 4.5% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 3.7% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $579K in zip 11435 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than JHS 217 Robert A Van Wyck
- #273MS 358New York City Geographic District #28 · 0.7 mi away273rd of 781
ELA 61% ▲19 · Math 64% ▲18Compare - #682IS 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (The)New York City Geographic District #25 · 1 mi away682nd of 781
ELA 34% ▼8 · Math 34% ▼12Compare - #431JHS 8 Richard S GrossleyNew York City Geographic District #28 · 1.6 mi away431st of 781
ELA 49% ▲7 · Math 50% ▲4Compare - #710Emerson School (The)New York City Geographic District #28 · 1.6 mi away710th of 781
ELA 34% ▼8 · Math 27% ▼19Compare - #470IS 238 Susan B Anthony AcademyNew York City Geographic District #29 · 1.7 mi away470th of 781
ELA 46% ▲4 · Math 49% ▲3Compare - #73JHS 216 George J RyanNew York City Geographic District #26 · 2.1 mi away73rd of 781
ELA 79% ▲37 · Math 84% ▲38Compare - #245JHS 190 Russell SageNew York City Geographic District #28 · 2.3 mi away245th of 781
ELA 63% ▲21 · Math 66% ▲20Compare - #571JHS 226 Virgil I GrissonNew York City Geographic District #27 · 2.4 mi away571st of 781
ELA 39% ▼3 · Math 43% ▼3Compare
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.