Rafael Cordero y Molina
JERSEY CITY, NJ · Jersey City Public Schools
Regular public school · Grades PK-8 · City, large
693rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 48%▲ Improving
158 ERIE ST, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302
(201)714-4390NCES ID 340783002828Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Rafael Cordero y Molina 693rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 48% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 33th in 2019 to 48th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 314 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 770 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.4% | 31.6% | ▼ 10.8 pts | |
| Asian | 15.6% | 23.1% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| White | 14.8% | 21.6% | ▲ 6.8 pts | |
| Black | 24.6% | 20.3% | ▼ 4.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 3.4% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 0.1% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $892K in zip 07302 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Rafael Cordero y Molina
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ELA 73% ▲13 · Math 65% ▲30Compare - #3Cornelia F. Bradford SchoolJersey City Public Schools · 0.9 mi away3rd of 1,324
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What school district is Rafael Cordero y Molina in?
Rafael Cordero y Molina is part of the Jersey City Public Schools district in JERSEY CITY, New Jersey.
Is Rafael Cordero y Molina a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rafael Cordero y Molina 693rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Rafael Cordero y Molina?
Hispanic 32%, Asian 23%, White 22%, Black 20% (770 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rafael Cordero y Molina cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07302 is $892K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.