Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bronx, New York 10452 · New York City Geographic District # 9
#1965 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#36824 of 50,301 nationally
About Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School is a public elementary located in Bronx, in the New York City Geographic District # 9 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 807 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1965th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (92th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 807.
There are 442 schools in Bronx; Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School ranks 211th of 426 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)36%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School a good school?
Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School has a Success Index (US) of 32.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1965 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School rank in New York?
Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School ranks #1965 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #36824 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School?
Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School had 807 students in 2025.
Is Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School a elementary school or a high school?
Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.