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JHS 157 STEPHEN A HALSEY

63-55 102ND ST, REGO PARK, NY 11374NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0609Non-Charter
1,542
Students
Total enrolled
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
59/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
18% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 1,542 students in grades 06–09 in REGO PARK, New York.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 59th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
15.0 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

JHS 157 STEPHEN A HALSEY is a very large middle in REGO PARK, New York, serving grades 06–09 with 1,542 students. About 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at JHS 157 STEPHEN A HALSEY

1,542
Total Students
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
55%
Free Lunch
103
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0609) are served by this school
Gender Distribution783 male · 757 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility55%
National avg 52% · 844 students
Student Composition
26%
39%
23%
Asian26%
White39%
Hispanic / Latino23%
Black6%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 360010002567

Academic Outcomes at JHS 157 STEPHEN A HALSEY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
59
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 59th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 98th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 11374

School Resources & Funding

Funding data not availableDistrict did not report fiscal data to NCES.
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 09
Location
CountyQueens County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (718)830-4910
NCES ID: 360010002567
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in REGO PARK seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
63-55 102ND ST, REGO PARK, NY 11374
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.