Serving 830 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen 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 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 830 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
P.S. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen's student population of 830 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
830 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 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 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#470 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
37%
10%
Hispanic
20%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
31%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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 #470 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
830 students attend P.S. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of P.S. 144 Col Jeromus Remsen students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 19:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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 School District.
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