J.H.S. 144 Michelangelo

Junior High School 144 Michelangelo School is a public school in Bronx, New York.

JHS 144 is a well-run neighborhood school that offers students an array of arts instruction.

Junior High School 144 Michelangelo School is part of New York City Dept Of Ed.

J.H.S. 144 - Michelangelo has 392 students in grades 6-8.

J.H.S. 144 Michelangelo

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

2545 GUNTHER Ave, Bronx, NY

Pelham Gardens Neighborhood

New York City Geographic District No. 11

3.0

4.4

392 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Acting Principal - Ms. Ellen Barrett-kelly

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
21%

Reading Proficiency
48%

B-

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

48%

Math Proficiency

21%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 31	Full Time Teachers 31
Teachers in First or Second Year 15.4%

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Very Low

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

210:1

Student Diversity

Male 55.8%	Female 44.2%
Economically disadvantaged 90%	Male 55.8%
Female 44.2%	Hispanic 43.7%
Black 43.2%	Limited English proficient 11.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander 6.9%	White 4.9%
Two or more races <1%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 NicheUser

8/28/2014

Students of the same cultural background tended to band together but, as the year progressed on they became open to the other students around them.

3.0 NicheUser

8/28/2014

Students have the freedom to create their own club as long as they have a teacher and at least 10 students. Students can be on the school's Basketball team or take part in glee club, science club, book club, Debate team, band and many more.

4.0 NicheUser

8/28/2014

Even though other consider this school to be the worst students have a chance to excel with the honor class. In the honor class students have the chance to take U.S. History, Earth Science and Algebra Regents and earn high school credit.

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5.0 parent

10/1/2025

This is a beautiful place for children the staffs are very supportive they show interest in the children's wellbeing they also get involve in the children's active learning and get to know your children on a one on one level and i think this is just awesome. the school is like a second family to the...

5.0 parent

9/6/2024

Good school and my child play soccer but there is no soccer team for him to play

4.0 parent

9/19/2022

I Love the way the teachers at this school have taken an interest in my daughter, saw her potential and pushed and encourage her to be the best that she can be. They let her believe in herself, make me believe that she is quite capable to excel in her personal academic studies. She is reaching for t...

5.0 other

10/17/2017

1969-1972 GREAT SEWING I MADE A SKIRT. COOKING THREE BEAN CASEROLE AND CRUNCH ONION. METAL SHOP I MADE A BELT RING. POTTERY. GREAT LANGUAGE ARTS PROGRAMS. THEY TAUGHT FRENCH. NEVER PLAYED HOOKEY. NICE TEACHERS

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Median Lot Size

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J.H.S. 144 Michelangelo is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Bronx, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 11 in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 392 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. J.H.S. 144 Michelangelo has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $784,405. Discover additional schools in the area, like Harry S. Truman High School, P.S. 176X, Bronx Health Sciences High School, and more. Learn more about what Bronx has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near J.H.S. 144 Michelangelo.

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