Rafael Hernandez School vs Roberto Clemente Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 356 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rafael Hernandez School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
713 students
Roberto Clemente Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
742 students
| Measure | Rafael Hernandez School Newark, New Jersey | Roberto Clemente Elementary School Newark, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1478 of 1,479 | #1310 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #47659 of 50,301 | #38356 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 713 | 742 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 42% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roberto Clemente Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.3 vs 15.0).
- •Roberto Clemente Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 11%).
- •Roberto Clemente Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Rafael Hernandez School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 86.7%).
- •Rafael Hernandez School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.9).
- •Roberto Clemente Elementary School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 713.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rafael Hernandez School better than Roberto Clemente Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Roberto Clemente Elementary School ranks higher (30.3 vs 15.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Rafael Hernandez School and Roberto Clemente Elementary School?
About 356 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rafael Hernandez School: 713. Roberto Clemente Elementary School: 742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rafael Hernandez School and Roberto Clemente Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Rafael Hernandez School is 1478th of 1,479 and Roberto Clemente Elementary School is 1310th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).