Union Vale Middle School vs Van Wyck Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Union Vale Middle School
Lagrangeville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
990 students
Van Wyck Junior High School
Wappingers Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–8
878 students
| Measure | Union Vale Middle School Lagrangeville, New York | Van Wyck Junior High School Wappingers Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 785 | #291 of 785 |
| National rank | #3500 of 15,369 | #5509 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 990 | 878 |
| Enrollment | 990 | 878 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 44% |
| city | Lagrangeville | Wappingers Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Vale Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 59.9).
- •Union Vale Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •Union Vale Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Van Wyck Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 28.1%).
- •Union Vale Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.7).
- •Union Vale Middle School is the larger school with 990 students compared with 878.
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 Union Vale Middle School better than Van Wyck Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Union Vale Middle School ranks higher (69.3 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 Union Vale Middle School and Van Wyck Junior High School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Lagrangeville and Wappingers Falls in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Union Vale Middle School: 990. Van Wyck Junior High School: 878. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Union Vale Middle School and Van Wyck Junior High School rank in New York?
Union Vale Middle School is 214th of 785 and Van Wyck Junior High School is 291st of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).