Serving 1,495 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 216 George J Ryan ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Junior High School 216 George J Ryan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Junior High School 216 George J Ryan's student population of 1,495 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,495 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
School Rankings
Junior High School 216 George J Ryan ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Junior High School 216 George J Ryan is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#519 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
71%
10%
Hispanic
14%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junior High School 216 George J Ryan's ranking?
Junior High School 216 George J Ryan is ranked #519 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Junior High School 216 George J Ryan often compared to?
Junior High School 216 George J Ryanis often viewed alongside schools like Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 216 George J Ryan?
1,495 students attend Junior High School 216 George J Ryan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Junior High School 216 George J Ryan students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junior High School 216 George J Ryan?
Junior High School 216 George J Ryan has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 216 George J Ryan offer ?
Junior High School 216 George J Ryan offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Junior High School 216 George J Ryan part of?
Junior High School 216 George J Ryan is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.
School Reviews
5 8/13/2019
This school is a place where you can grow and exceed in any given area of your choice. The leadership is top-rated and very supportive of the students and teaching staff respectively. Principal, Dr. Landeau, goes above and beyond to ensure that all stakeholders: students, parents, teaching, support staff, and Assistant Principals, are equipped with the necessary skills needed to empower us to reach our best potential. He promised to bring back bragging rights to George J. Ryan School, and he did! I absolutely love working at this school!
3 2/21/2019
Back in 2016-2017, it was weird, there were no lockers in the lobby, we had to stick with the same classmates just like elementary school. I thought Junior High is where we get an upgrade, not a downgrade!? However, it is a really good learning environment! I wrote this in 2019! -
5 10/6/2012
this school is great. the activites are fun and the place is supre reliable and well connected
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