Serving 1,611 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,611 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey's student population of 1,611 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,611 students
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#530 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
10%
Hispanic
24%
31%
Black
5%
15%
White
33%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey's ranking?
Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey is ranked #530 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey often compared to?
Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halseyis often viewed alongside schools like Junior High School 190 Russell Sage by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey?
1,611 students attend Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey?
Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey offer ?
Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey part of?
Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey is part of New York City Geographic District #28.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This school is beyond then the best! Teachers so sweet. Learning is just fabulous i love this school :)
1 10/10/2025
The only reason I go to school is because I have friends but in 6th grade Ela we only learning about the stupid holocaust at first I thought It would interest but no we have started it in October and we still are not done with it and the teacher said we have a lot more to go it isn't only me who thinks I asked all of my class and they say they hate it and this is coming from someone is in honors if you don't know what that is it's a class who gets grades over 90%. We need not know ever backstory to everyone was in the holocaust we are only in 6 grade and this is too much I have nightmares isn't it enough and I get I heard it many times it's important to remember so it won't happen again we get it we will do our part but we need not know what a gas chamber is or what is the deadliest death camp is it Auschwitz if you knew, also you have to buy books about it too, I don't know about you but I do not what to spend my money on books on it to also I'm not even Jewish I need not know about this if have other history to learn and this is are not history class I have a lot more to say but I Am tired of this.
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