EMERSON SCHOOL (THE) vs JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK
JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK has a higher overall rating of 4.8/10 compared to 3.8/10. JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK is significantly larger with 1,273 students, about 4.0× the size of EMERSON SCHOOL (THE) (322). In math proficiency, JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK leads at 30.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
EMERSON SCHOOL (THE)
Jamaica, NY
3.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
322 students
JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK
Jamaica, NY
4.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,273 students
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| Metric | EMERSON SCHOOL (THE) | JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.8 / 10 | 4.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.1 | 5.0 |
| Growth Score | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 90.4% | 84.8% |
| Environment Score | 1.9 | 3.3 |
| State Rank | #4,485 of 4,744 | #4,039 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 6th | 15th |
Test Scores
| Subject | EMERSON SCHOOL (THE) | JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 24.0% | 30.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 33.0% | 41.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Jamaica (11433) | Jamaica (11435) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,177 | $79,430 |
| Median Home Value | $625,600 | $550,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,529 | $1,820 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 19.1% | 32.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | 14.3% |
| Avg Commute | 46 min | 47 min |