PS 144 Col. Jeromus Remsen School is a local elementary school in Forest Hills, Queens, New York City. The zoned middle school for PS 144 is J.H.S. 190 Russell Sage.
Serving 766 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 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 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 766 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 144 COL JEROMUS REMSEN serves an attendance zone of approximately 0.6 square miles in Forest Hills, NY, with most areas being a short 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the zone is about 0.8 miles away, ensuring close access for local families.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen's student population of 766 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
766 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#294 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
34%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen's ranking?
P.s. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen is ranked #294 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen often compared to?
P.s. 144 Col Jeromus Remsenis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 101 School In The Gardens by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen?
766 students attend P.s. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of P.s. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen?
P.s. 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 P.s. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen offer ?
P.s. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen part of?
P.s. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen is part of New York City Geographic District #28.
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