Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) vs Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The)
Forest Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students
Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey
Rego Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,611 students
| Measure | Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) Forest Hills, New York | Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey Rego Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #231 of 2,536 | #225 of 785 |
| National rank | #2467 of 50,301 | #3687 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 573 | 1,611 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 1,611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 70% |
| city | Forest Hills | Rego Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 68.4).
- •Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) does better on math proficiency (95% vs 70%).
- •Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 63%).
- •Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 52.2%).
- •Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.9).
- •Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey is the larger school with 1,611 students compared with 573.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) better than Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey?
On the Success Index (US), Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) ranks higher (84.9 vs 68.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) and Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Forest Hills and Rego Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The): 573. Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey: 1,611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) and Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey rank in New York?
Academy for Excellence Through the Arts (The) is 231st of 2,536 and Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey is 225th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).