Summary:
Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen is an exceptional elementary school located in Forest Hills, New York, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population and a strong focus on academic excellence, this school consistently outperforms its peers in the New York City Geographic District #28 and the state of New York.
Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen's academic performance is truly impressive, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math that far exceed the district and state averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students achieved proficiency rates of 70.09%, 78.95%, and 75.27% respectively in ELA, compared to the district's 57.84%, 60.47%, and 53.16%, and the state's 44.89%, 48.79%, and 45.09%. In Math, the school's proficiency rates were even more impressive, with 84.03%, 88.89%, and 80.65% for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades, respectively, compared to the district's 64.32%, 61.06%, and 53.68%, and the state's 53.68%, 53.85%, and 49.69%. This consistent academic excellence has earned Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen a statewide ranking of 175 out of 2,439 schools in the 2022-2023 school year, placing it among the top 7% of elementary schools in New York.
Interestingly, Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen's diverse student population, with a significant Asian (37.35%) and White (30.96%) student representation, as well as smaller percentages of other racial groups, likely contributes to its strong academic performance. Additionally, the school's relatively high per-student spending of $16,006 in the 2022-2023 school year suggests that the school has the resources to provide a high-quality education. When compared to nearby schools, such as Ps 174 William Sidney Mount and Academy for Excellence Through the Arts, Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen consistently outperforms them, further solidifying its reputation as a standout educational institution in the region.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
New York City Geographic District #28
SchoolDigger Rank:
175th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,006
Students who attend Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 18.8
Number of students: 830
Racial breakdown:
Asian:
37.3%
White:
31.0%
Hispanic:
19.9%
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Two or more races:
10.1%
African American:
1.1%
American Indian:
0.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.6%
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