Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck vs Ps 82 Hammond
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 730 m 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
Ps 82 Hammond
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
674 students
| Measure | Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck Jamaica, New York | Ps 82 Hammond Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #602 of 785 | #1928 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11510 of 15,369 | #36067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,265 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 37% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 82 Hammond scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 32.0).
- •Ps 82 Hammond does better on math proficiency (37% 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 89%).
- •Ps 82 Hammond does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.9).
- •Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 674.
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 Ps 82 Hammond?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 82 Hammond ranks higher (33.8 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 Ps 82 Hammond?
About 730 m in a straight line, between Jamaica and Jamaica in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck: 1,265. Ps 82 Hammond: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck and Ps 82 Hammond rank in New York?
Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck is 602nd of 785 and Ps 82 Hammond is 1928th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).