JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK vs EMERSON SCHOOL (THE)
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.
JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK
Jamaica, NY
4.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,273 students
EMERSON SCHOOL (THE)
Jamaica, NY
3.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
322 students
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| Metric | JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK | EMERSON SCHOOL (THE) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.8 / 10 | 3.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.0 | 3.1 |
| Growth Score | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 84.8% | 90.4% |
| Environment Score | 3.3 | 1.9 |
| State Rank | #4,039 of 4,744 | #4,485 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 15th | 6th |
Test Scores
| Subject | JHS 217 ROBERT A VAN WYCK | EMERSON SCHOOL (THE) |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 30.0% | 24.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 41.0% | 33.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Jamaica (11435) | Jamaica (11433) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,430 | $71,177 |
| Median Home Value | $550,300 | $625,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,820 | $1,529 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 32.4% | 19.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% | 12.4% |
| Avg Commute | 47 min | 46 min |