J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck vs The Academy for Excellence through the Arts
Public · Jamaica Hills-Briarwood
J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck
Grades 06,07,08,SE
Public · Forest Hills
The Academy for Excellence through the Arts
Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE
J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck and The Academy for Excellence through the Arts are both public schools in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood and Forest Hills. The Academy for Excellence through the Arts rates higher on every metric we compare, including overall rating and ela proficiency. Overall: 42/100 (J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck) vs 95/100 (The Academy for Excellence through the Arts).
How they compare
| Metric | J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck | The Academy for Excellence through the Arts |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 42/100 | 95/100 (leads) |
| ELA proficiency | 42% | 94% (leads) |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 96% (leads) |
| Attendance | 91% | 95% (leads) |
| Student diversity | 70% | 75% (leads) |
| Average class size | 25 | 25 |
| Parent satisfaction | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| Program breadth | 100/100 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck or The Academy for Excellence through the Arts a better fit?
- J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck and The Academy for Excellence through the Arts are both public schools in Jamaica Hills-Briarwood and Forest Hills. The Academy for Excellence through the Arts leads on overall rating, ela proficiency, and math proficiency. The right fit depends on your child — run a Smart Match to weigh these against your family's priorities.
- How do J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck and The Academy for Excellence through the Arts compare on test scores?
- J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck: 42% ELA proficiency and 42% math proficiency. The Academy for Excellence through the Arts: 94% ELA and 96% math.
- What grades do J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck and The Academy for Excellence through the Arts serve?
- J.H.S. 217 Robert A. Van Wyck serves grades 06,07,08,SE; The Academy for Excellence through the Arts serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,SE.
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