Dream Charter School Highbridge vs Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 205 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dream Charter School Highbridge
Bronx · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
363 students
Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades K–8
807 students
| Measure | Dream Charter School Highbridge 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 | #2119 of 2,536 | #1965 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #39854 of 50,301 | #36824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 363 | 807 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 807 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 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 27.9).
- •Dream Charter School Highbridge does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 97%).
- •Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.5).
- •Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 363.
- •Dream Charter School Highbridge is a charter school while Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dream Charter School Highbridge 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 27.9 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 Dream Charter School Highbridge and Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School?
About 205 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dream Charter School Highbridge: 363. Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School: 807. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dream Charter School Highbridge and Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School rank in New York?
Dream Charter School Highbridge is 2119th of 2,536 and Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School is 1965th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).