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Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey vs. Junior High School 190 Russell Sage

Should you attend Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey or Junior High School 190 Russell Sage? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey
63-55 102nd St
Rego Park, NY 11374
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9/
10
Top 20%
Junior High School 190 Russell Sage
68-17 Austin St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
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
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Junior High School 190 Russell Sage ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
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 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 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 929 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 190 Russell Sage 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 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-9
6-8
Total Students
1,635 students
929 students
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 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Junior High School 190 Russell Sage over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Junior High School 190 Russell Sage.
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
66 teachers
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 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Junior High School 190 Russell Sage over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Junior High School 190 Russell Sage with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #28 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#530 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
#1305 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Junior High School 190 Russell Sage, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
77%
(Top 20% in NY)
55%
(Top 50% in NY)
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 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 190 Russell Sage who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #28 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 190 Russell Sage 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 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 190 Russell Sage who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #28 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 Junior High School 157 Stephen A Halsey by grade.
This chart displays the students of Junior High School 190 Russell Sage by grade.
Grade 6 Students
539
261
Grade 7 Students
518
321
Grade 8 Students
547
344
Grade 9 Students
16
-
Ungraded Students
15
3

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
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 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 American Indian at Junior High School 190 Russell Sage, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #28 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
28%
30%
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 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Junior High School 190 Russell Sage, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #28 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
32%
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 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Junior High School 190 Russell Sage, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #28 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
7%
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 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Junior High School 190 Russell Sage, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #28 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
37%
26%
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 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Junior High School 190 Russell Sage, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #28 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
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 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Junior High School 190 Russell Sage, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #28 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.73
0.74
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 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Junior High School 190 Russell Sage, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #28 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
52%
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 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Junior High School 190 Russell Sage, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #28 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Junior High School 190 Russell Sage, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #28 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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