Jhs 157 Stephen a Halsey

JHS 157 Stephen A. Halsey serves 1,635 students in grades 6-9 in Rego Park, Queens, establishing itself as a strong academic performer in New York's middle school landscape. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1 and 103 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains manageable class sizes that support personalized attention for its diverse student body.

Academically, JHS 157 ranks impressively at #799 out of 4,758 New York schools, placing it in the 83rd percentile statewide with a solid 7.4 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating. The school demonstrates particular strength in English Language Arts, where 79% of students achieve proficiency or above across grade levels. Mathematics performance shows 61% of students meeting proficiency standards, indicating room for continued growth in STEM subjects.

The school draws from a well-established Queens community where the median household income reaches $86,006 and 52% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. With a relatively low poverty rate of 11.7%, the neighborhood provides a stable foundation for educational achievement. The area's median home value of $481,200 reflects the investment families make in this established community.

JHS 157 Stephen A. Halsey operates within the vibrant, diverse landscape of Queens, where students benefit from both strong academic programming and the cultural richness of one of New York City's most internationally diverse boroughs.