JHS 157 Stephen A Halsey
Rego Park, NY · New York City Geographic District #28
Regular public school · Grades 6-9 · City, large
101st of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 87%· Stable
63-55 102ND ST, Rego Park, NY 11374
(718)830-4910NCES ID 360010002567Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks JHS 157 Stephen A Halsey 101st of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 87% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 86th in 2019 to 87th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,635 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.2% | 36.7% | ▼ 7.5 pts | |
| Asian | 19.6% | 28.4% | ▲ 8.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 23.9% | 23.8% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 12.1% | 5.5% | ▼ 6.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 5.0% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $422K in zip 11374 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than JHS 157 Stephen A Halsey
- #187Valence College Preparatory Charter SchoolValence College Preparatory Charter School · 0.3 mi away · charter187th of 781
ELA 68% ▼5 · Math 73% ▼11Compare - #245JHS 190 Russell SageNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0.6 mi away245th of 781
ELA 63% ▼10 · Math 66% ▼18Compare - #685IS 61 Leonardo Da VinciNew York City Geographic District #24 · 0.9 mi away685th of 781
ELA 33% ▼40 · Math 34% ▼50Compare - #720Corona Arts and Sciences AcademyNew York City Geographic District #24 · 1.1 mi away720th of 781
ELA 32% ▼41 · Math 27% ▼57Compare - #166Forte Preparatory Academy Charter SchoolForte Preparatory Academy Charter School · 1.3 mi away · charter166th of 781
ELA 68% ▼5 · Math 76% ▼8Compare - #348IS 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (The)New York City Geographic District #24 · 1.8 mi away348th of 781
ELA 57% ▼16 · Math 55% ▼29Compare - #735PS 419New York City Geographic District #24 · 1.9 mi away735th of 781
ELA 27% ▼46 · Math 28% ▼56Compare - #246IS 237New York City Geographic District #25 · 2 mi away246th of 781
ELA 57% ▼16 · Math 71% ▼13Compare
What school district is JHS 157 Stephen A Halsey in?
JHS 157 Stephen A Halsey is part of the New York City Geographic District #28 district in Rego Park, New York.
Is JHS 157 Stephen A Halsey a good school?
SchoolRow ranks JHS 157 Stephen A Halsey 101st of 781 New York middle schools (better than 87% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of JHS 157 Stephen A Halsey?
White 37%, Asian 28%, Hispanic 24%, Black 6% (1,635 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near JHS 157 Stephen A Halsey cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11374 is $422K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.