Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey vs Jhs 259 William McKinley
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey
Rego Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,611 students
Jhs 259 William McKinley
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,780 students
| Measure | Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey Rego Park, New York | Jhs 259 William McKinley Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 785 | #246 of 785 |
| National rank | #3687 of 15,369 | #4301 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,611 | 1,780 |
| Enrollment | 1,611 | 1,780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 73% |
| city | Rego Park | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 65.4).
- •Jhs 259 William McKinley does better on math proficiency (73% vs 70%).
- •Jhs 259 William McKinley does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 63%).
- •Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 82.4%).
- •Jhs 259 William McKinley does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.0).
- •Jhs 259 William McKinley is the larger school with 1,780 students compared with 1,611.
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 Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey better than Jhs 259 William McKinley?
On the Success Index (US), Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey ranks higher (68.4 vs 65.4 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 Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey and Jhs 259 William McKinley?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Rego Park and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey: 1,611. Jhs 259 William McKinley: 1,780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey and Jhs 259 William McKinley rank in New York?
Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey is 225th of 785 and Jhs 259 William McKinley is 246th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).