Lagrange Middle School vs Van Wyck Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lagrange Middle School
Lagrangeville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
817 students
Van Wyck Junior High School
Wappingers Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–8
878 students
| Measure | Lagrange Middle School Lagrangeville, New York | Van Wyck Junior High School Wappingers Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #463 of 785 | #291 of 785 |
| National rank | #8630 of 15,369 | #5509 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 817 | 878 |
| Enrollment | 817 | 878 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 44% |
| city | Lagrangeville | Wappingers Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Wyck Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 45.4).
- •Van Wyck Junior High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Van Wyck Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Van Wyck Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 46.3%).
- •Lagrange Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.7).
- •Van Wyck Junior High School is the larger school with 878 students compared with 817.
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 Lagrange Middle School better than Van Wyck Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Wyck Junior High School ranks higher (59.9 vs 45.4 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 Lagrange Middle School and Van Wyck Junior High School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Lagrangeville and Wappingers Falls in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lagrange Middle School: 817. Van Wyck Junior High School: 878. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lagrange Middle School and Van Wyck Junior High School rank in New York?
Lagrange Middle School is 463rd of 785 and Van Wyck Junior High School is 291st of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).