Lancaster Middle School vs Van Wyck Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 424 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lancaster Middle School
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 7–8
876 students
Van Wyck Junior High School
Wappingers Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–8
878 students
| Measure | Lancaster Middle School Lancaster, New York | Van Wyck Junior High School Wappingers Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #228 of 785 | #291 of 785 |
| National rank | #3787 of 15,369 | #5509 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 876 | 878 |
| Enrollment | 876 | 878 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 44% |
| city | Lancaster | Wappingers Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lancaster Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 59.9).
- •Lancaster Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 44%).
- •Van Wyck Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.7).
- •Van Wyck Junior High School is the larger school with 878 students compared with 876.
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 Lancaster Middle School better than Van Wyck Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lancaster Middle School ranks higher (68.0 vs 59.9 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 Lancaster Middle School and Van Wyck Junior High School?
About 424 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Wappingers Falls in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lancaster Middle School: 876. Van Wyck Junior High School: 878. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lancaster Middle School and Van Wyck Junior High School rank in New York?
Lancaster Middle School is 228th of 785 and Van Wyck Junior High School is 291st of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).