Serving 807 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 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 10:1 is lower than 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS/IS 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School serves a compact area in the Bronx, NY, encompassing approximately 0.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School's student population of 807 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
807 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Biliteral Autonomous Learners through student-Centered Instruction
School Rankings
Ps/is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 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 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2812 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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 #2812 out of 4,346 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
807 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, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
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 10:1, which is lower than 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
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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