Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck vs Lindenhurst Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 38 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck
Jamaica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,265 students
Lindenhurst Middle School
Lindenhurst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,260 students
| Measure | Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck Jamaica, New York | Lindenhurst Middle School Lindenhurst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #602 of 785 | #248 of 785 |
| National rank | #11510 of 15,369 | #4356 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,265 | 1,260 |
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 1,260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 50% |
| city | Jamaica | Lindenhurst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lindenhurst Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 32.0).
- •Lindenhurst Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 30%).
- •Lindenhurst Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Lindenhurst Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 88.1%).
- •Lindenhurst Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.9).
- •Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 1,260.
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 Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck better than Lindenhurst Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lindenhurst Middle School ranks higher (65.1 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 Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck and Lindenhurst Middle School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Jamaica and Lindenhurst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck: 1,265. Lindenhurst Middle School: 1,260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck and Lindenhurst Middle School rank in New York?
Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck is 602nd of 785 and Lindenhurst Middle School is 248th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).