Bronx Debate Academy vs Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 351 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bronx Debate Academy
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–6
130 students
Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–8
807 students
| Measure | Bronx Debate Academy Bronx, New York | Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #652 of 785 | #1965 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12280 of 15,369 | #36824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 130 | 807 |
| Enrollment | 130 | 807 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 35% |
| Math proficiency | – | 36% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 28.1).
- •Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97% vs 99.2%).
- •Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.8).
- •Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 130.
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 Bronx Debate Academy better than Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School ranks higher (32.7 vs 28.1 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 Bronx Debate Academy and Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School?
About 351 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bronx Debate Academy: 130. Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School: 807. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bronx Debate Academy and Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School rank in New York?
Bronx Debate Academy is 652nd of 785 and Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School is 1965th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).