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Jhs 217 Robert A Van Wyck

Jamaica, NY

Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

1,116 tested · 89% of students

42% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 42% did.

  • Level 415%
  • Level 327%
  • Level 228%
  • Level 130%

Math

1,199 tested · 95% of students

46% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 44% did.

  • Level 414%
  • Level 330%
  • Level 228%
  • Level 125%

Science

411 tested · 94% of students

Not reported. In 2023–24, 46% did.

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled1,3481,272
Weapons possession31
Harassment, bullying, discrimination97136
Cyberbullying4014
Bomb threat01
False alarm02
Drugs97
Alcohol10
Other threats44

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate91%
Teacher Attendance96%
Experienced Teachers89%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Robert A. Van Wyck (Middle School 217)

Zone Priority

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

302

Seats

429

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

55

Seats

81

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
BORO TRANSIT, INC.JOFAZ TRANSPORTATION INC.LITTLE RICHIE BUS SERVICELOGAN BUS COMPANY INC.NYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICESPRIDE TRANSPORTATION
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

1,273 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino51.7%
x
White4.5%
x
Black or African American12.6%
x
Asian25.6%
x
Two or More Races1.0%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native3.7%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.9%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses6

Math (Middle School Honors), Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Framework US History ACC, Middle School Geometry ACC,

Arts46

Advisory, Algebra I, Art, Band,

Sports3

Flag Football (Coed), Soccer (Coed), Volleyball (Coed)

Clubs and Activities40

Art, Band, Book Club, Chess,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360010002718

District
New York City Geographic District #28
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,273 students
Teachers (FTE)
87.6

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