Growing Up Green Charter School II vs Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 471 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Growing Up Green Charter School II
Jamaica · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
810 students
Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck
Jamaica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,265 students
| Measure | Growing Up Green Charter School II Jamaica, New York | Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1312 of 2,536 | #602 of 785 |
| National rank | #23552 of 50,301 | #11510 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 810 | 1,265 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 1,265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 41% |
| Math proficiency | – | 30% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Growing Up Green Charter School II scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 32.0).
- •Growing Up Green Charter School II does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.6% vs 88.1%).
- •Growing Up Green Charter School II does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.9).
- •Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 810.
- •Growing Up Green Charter School II is a charter school while Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Growing Up Green Charter School II better than Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck?
On the Success Index (US), Growing Up Green Charter School II ranks higher (52.3 vs 32.0 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 Growing Up Green Charter School II and Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck?
About 471 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Growing Up Green Charter School II: 810. Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck: 1,265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Growing Up Green Charter School II and Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck rank in New York?
Growing Up Green Charter School II is 1312th of 2,536 and Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck is 602nd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).