Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck vs MS 358
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 1.2 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
MS 358
Jamaica · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students
| Measure | Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck Jamaica, New York | MS 358 Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #602 of 785 | #634 of 785 |
| National rank | #11510 of 15,369 | #12003 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,265 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 92.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 36% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 29.6).
- •MS 358 does better on math proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 39%).
- •Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 92.5%).
- •Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.4).
- •Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 345.
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 MS 358?
On the Success Index (US), Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck ranks higher (32.0 vs 29.6 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 MS 358?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck: 1,265. MS 358: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck and MS 358 rank in New York?
Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck is 602nd of 785 and MS 358 is 634th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).