Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen

69-20 Juno St
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 830 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 830 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 10% in NY
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen's student population of 830 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
830 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#250 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
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90-94%
55%
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85-89%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
39%
10%
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Hispanic
18%
29%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
32%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen's ranking?
Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen is ranked #250 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen often compared to?
Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsenis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 101 School In The Gardens by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen?
830 students attend Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen?
Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen offer ?
Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen part of?
Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 830 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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