Rafael Hernandez School
NEWARK, NJ · Newark Public School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-8 · City, large
1,296th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 2%· Stable
345 BROADWAY, NEWARK, NJ 07104
(973)481-5004NCES ID 341134000091Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Rafael Hernandez School 1,296th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 2% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 3th in 2019 to 2th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 338 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 653 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1994, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.1% | 75.3% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 25.7% | 20.7% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| White | 1.0% | 3.2% | ▲ 2.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1994. 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 $501K in zip 07104 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 Hernandez School
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ELA 31% ▲17 · Math 26% ▲16Compare - #1134Luis Muñoz Marin Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.8 mi away1,134th of 1,324
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ELA 51% ▲37 · Math 40% ▲30Compare
What school district is Rafael Hernandez School in?
Rafael Hernandez School is part of the Newark Public School District district in NEWARK, New Jersey.
Is Rafael Hernandez School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rafael Hernandez School 1,296th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Rafael Hernandez School?
Hispanic 75%, Black 21%, White 3% (653 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rafael Hernandez School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07104 is $501K 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.