Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck vs Ps 86
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 719 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 86
Jamaica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
689 students
| Measure | Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck Jamaica, New York | Ps 86 Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #602 of 785 | #1642 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11510 of 15,369 | #30057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,265 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 54% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 86 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 32.0).
- •Ps 86 does better on math proficiency (54% vs 30%).
- •Ps 86 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Ps 86 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 88.1%).
- •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 689.
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 86?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 86 ranks higher (42.9 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 86?
About 719 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 86: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck and Ps 86 rank in New York?
Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck is 602nd of 785 and Ps 86 is 1642nd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).