JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK

Middle No virtual instruction JAMAICA, NY Grades 06–08 City: Large New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ SchoolScore™ C (60.6)
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JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK
JAMAICA, NY 11435
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ C (60.6)
1,265
Students
91.4
Teachers
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
(718)657-1120
Phone
http://www.ms217q.com
Website

JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK is a public Middle school located in JAMAICA, NEW YORK, operated by the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28 school district. It serves grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 1,265 students enrolled; a 13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs New York Middle School Average
Enrollment
1,265.0
State avg: 537.0
▲ 136% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.84:1
State avg: 10.3:1
▲ 34% worse
Free Lunch %
88.1%
State avg: 56.9%
▲ 55% worse
School Details
School Name
JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK
NCESSCH ID
360010002718
State School ID
NY-342800010000-342800010217
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
85-05 144TH ST
City
JAMAICA
State
New York
ZIP Code
11435
County
Queens County
Metro Area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
3606
State Leg. Upper
36014
State Leg. Lower
36024
Latitude
40.7105
Longitude
-73.812
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th Ungraded
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1,265
Total Students
👩‍🏫
91.4
Teachers FTE
📐
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
91.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)91.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 1,115 88.1%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
LEAID
3600100
State LEA ID
NY-342800010000
Phone
(718)557-2618
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
JAMAICA
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District Finance (F-33)

Finance data not available for this district.

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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK

1
PS 117 J KELD/BRIARWOOD SCHOOL
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0.1 mi
2
GROWING UP GREEN CHARTER SCHOOL II
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3
YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP SCHOOL-QUEENS
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4
PS 86
JAMAICA · Elementary
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5
PS 82 HAMMOND
JAMAICA · Elementary
0.5 mi
6
HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL
JAMAICA · High
0.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK?
1,265 students are enrolled at JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK have?
JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK has 91.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK serve?
JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK serves grades 06 through 08.
Is JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK a charter school?
JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK is not a charter school.
What metro area is JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK located in?
JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK is located in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan area.
What school district does JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK belong to?
JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28 school district.
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