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68.4/ 100
Success Index (US)
Top 25%

#225 of 785 middle schools in New York
#3687 of 15,369 nationally

How is this calculated?
Students
1,611
Enrollment
1,611
Source: NCES CCD
Free/reduced-price lunch
52.2%
Source: NCES CCD
Students per teacher
16.0
Source: NCES CCD

About Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey

Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey is a public middle located in Rego Park, in the New York City Geographic District #28 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,611 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.

Its Success Index (US) is 68.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 225th of 785 ranked middle schools in New York. Its strongest component is math proficiency (88th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (39th percentile).

Other published figures: enrollment 1,611.

There are 6 schools in Rego Park; Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey ranks 2nd of 6 scored schools there.

Success Index (US) breakdown

Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.

  • Math proficiency (30%)70%
  • Reading proficiency (30%)63%
  • Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.2%
  • Students per teacher (15%)16.0

The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.

Published measures

All figures published for Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey by the official sources.

Enrollment
1,611
Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
Free/reduced-price lunch
52.2%
Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Students per teacher
16.0
Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
Reading proficiency
63%
Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Math proficiency
70%
Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).

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Schools near Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey

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Frequently asked questions

Is Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey a good school?

Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey has a Success Index (US) of 68.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #225 of 785 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.

Where does Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey rank in New York?

Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey ranks #225 of 785 middle schools in New York and #3687 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).

How many students attend Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey?

Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey had 1,611 students in 2025.

Is Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey a elementary school or a high school?

Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.

What other schools are near Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey?

There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.