Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey vs Ps 220 Edward Mandel
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 480 m 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
Ps 220 Edward Mandel
Forest Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
616 students
| Measure | Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey Rego Park, New York | Ps 220 Edward Mandel Forest Hills, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 785 | #1528 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3687 of 15,369 | #27636 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,611 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 1,611 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 53% |
| city | Rego Park | Forest Hills |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 46.4).
- •Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey does better on math proficiency (70% vs 53%).
- •Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 49%).
- •Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 81.2%).
- •Ps 220 Edward Mandel does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.0).
- •Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey is the larger school with 1,611 students compared with 616.
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 Ps 220 Edward Mandel?
On the Success Index (US), Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey ranks higher (68.4 vs 46.4 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 Ps 220 Edward Mandel?
About 480 m in a straight line, between Rego Park and Forest Hills in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey: 1,611. Ps 220 Edward Mandel: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey and Ps 220 Edward Mandel rank in New York?
Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey is 225th of 785 and Ps 220 Edward Mandel is 1528th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).