Fishkill Plains Elementary School vs Van Wyck Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 881 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fishkill Plains Elementary School
Wappingers Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
602 students
Van Wyck Junior High School
Wappingers Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–8
878 students
| Measure | Fishkill Plains Elementary School Wappingers Falls, New York | Van Wyck Junior High School Wappingers Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1009 of 2,536 | #291 of 785 |
| National rank | #17500 of 50,301 | #5509 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 602 | 878 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 878 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.4% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 44% |
| city | Wappingers Falls | Wappingers Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fishkill Plains Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 59.9).
- •Fishkill Plains Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Fishkill Plains Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 41%).
- •Fishkill Plains Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.4% vs 26%).
- •Van Wyck Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.3).
- •Van Wyck Junior High School is the larger school with 878 students compared with 602.
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 Fishkill Plains Elementary School better than Van Wyck Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fishkill Plains Elementary School ranks higher (61.0 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 Fishkill Plains Elementary School and Van Wyck Junior High School?
About 881 m in a straight line, between Wappingers Falls and Wappingers Falls in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fishkill Plains Elementary School: 602. Van Wyck Junior High School: 878. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fishkill Plains Elementary School and Van Wyck Junior High School rank in New York?
Fishkill Plains Elementary School is 1009th 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).