Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck vs Young Women's Leadership School-Queens
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 695 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
Young Women's Leadership School-Queens
Jamaica · Public high · Grades 6–12
544 students
| Measure | Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck Jamaica, New York | Young Women's Leadership School-Queens Jamaica, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #602 of 785 | #796 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #11510 of 15,369 | #4187 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,265 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.1% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 77% |
| city | Jamaica | Jamaica |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Young Women's Leadership School-Queens scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 32.0).
- •Young Women's Leadership School-Queens does better on math proficiency (77% vs 30%).
- •Young Women's Leadership School-Queens does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 41%).
- •Young Women's Leadership School-Queens does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.4% vs 88.1%).
- •Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.1).
- •Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 544.
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 Young Women's Leadership School-Queens?
On the Success Index (US), Young Women's Leadership School-Queens ranks higher (66.5 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 Young Women's Leadership School-Queens?
About 695 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. Young Women's Leadership School-Queens: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck and Young Women's Leadership School-Queens rank in New York?
Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck is 602nd of 785 and Young Women's Leadership School-Queens is 796th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).