Serving 878 students in grades 7-8, Van Wyck Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 878 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Van Wyck Junior High School serves the southeast part of Wappingers Falls, NY, covering an attendance area of approximately 62 square miles, where most families are within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 5.8 miles to the school's edge and the furthest point being 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Van Wyck Junior High School's student population of 878 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
878 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Van Wyck Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Van Wyck Junior High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1637 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Wyck Junior High School's ranking?
Van Wyck Junior High School is ranked #1637 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Van Wyck Junior High School often compared to?
Van Wyck Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wappingers Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Van Wyck Junior High School?
878 students attend Van Wyck Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Van Wyck Junior High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Van Wyck Junior High School?
Van Wyck Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Van Wyck Junior High School offer ?
Van Wyck Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Van Wyck Junior High School part of?
Van Wyck Junior High School is part of Wappingers Central School District.
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