Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
Bronx, NY · New York City Geographic District # 9
Regular public school · Grades K-8 · City, large
1,875th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 19%▼ Declining
1220 GERARD AVE, Bronx, NY 10452
(718)410-7230NCES ID 360008603742Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School 1,875th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 19% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2019 to 19th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 836 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.6% | 92.2% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Black | 8.4% | 4.5% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| White | 0.2% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 3.8% | 1.0% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. 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 $339K in zip 10452 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2010
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
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ELA 24% ▼15 · Math 20% ▼19Compare
What school district is Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School in?
Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School is part of the New York City Geographic District # 9 district in Bronx, New York.
Is Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School 1,875th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School?
Hispanic 92%, Black 5%, Asian 1%, White 1% (836 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10452 is $339K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, 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.