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Valence College Preparatory Charter School vs. Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey

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School Overview

School
Valence College Preparatory Charter School
97-29 64th Rd
Rego Park, NY 11374
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey
63-55 102nd St
Rego Park, NY 11374
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Valence College Preparatory Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 436 students in grades 5-8, Valence College Preparatory Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,635 students in grades 6-9, 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-9
Total Students
436 students
1,635 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Valence College Preparatory Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valence College Preparatory Charter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
103 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Valence College Preparatory Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valence College Preparatory Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Valence College Preparatory Charter School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1786 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#801 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
48%
(Top 50% in NY)
67%
(Top 30% in NY)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in NY)
70%
(Top 20% in NY)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Valence College Preparatory Charter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey by grade.
Grade 5 Students
73
-
Grade 6 Students
122
539
Grade 7 Students
120
518
Grade 8 Students
121
547
Grade 9 Students
-
16
Ungraded Students
-
15

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valence College Preparatory Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Valence College Preparatory Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
89%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Valence College Preparatory Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Valence College Preparatory Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valence College Preparatory Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Valence College Preparatory Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
3%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Valence College Preparatory Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Valence College Preparatory Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Valence College Preparatory Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Valence College Preparatory Charter School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.21
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Valence College Preparatory Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Valence College Preparatory Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Valence College Preparatory Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Valence College Preparatory Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Valence College Preparatory Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Valence College Preparatory Charter School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #28 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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