Beekman School vs Van Wyck Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beekman School
Poughquag · Public elementary · Grades K–5
351 students
Van Wyck Junior High School
Wappingers Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–8
878 students
| Measure | Beekman School Poughquag, New York | Van Wyck Junior High School Wappingers Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 2,536 | #291 of 785 |
| National rank | #10168 of 50,301 | #5509 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 351 | 878 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 878 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.8% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 44% |
| city | Poughquag | Wappingers Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beekman School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 59.9).
- •Beekman School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Beekman School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Beekman School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 26%).
- •Beekman School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.7).
- •Van Wyck Junior High School is the larger school with 878 students compared with 351.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beekman School better than Van Wyck Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Beekman School ranks higher (71.6 vs 59.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beekman School and Van Wyck Junior High School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Poughquag and Wappingers Falls in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beekman School: 351. Van Wyck Junior High School: 878. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beekman School and Van Wyck Junior High School rank in New York?
Beekman School is 638th of 2,536 and Van Wyck Junior High School is 291st of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).