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Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School

1220 Gerard Ave
Bronx, NY 10452
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 853 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 853 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School's student population of 853 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
853 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
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Students by Grade
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Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School is 0.15, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2955 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
92%
29%
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Black
4%
16%
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White
1%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School's ranking?
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School is ranked #2955 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School?
853 students attend Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School?
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School offer ?
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School part of?
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School located?
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School is located in the Concourse neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Concourse.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 853 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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