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Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School in Bronx, NY
(KG-08 • Public • Regular School)

City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 34
Address
 1220 GERARD AVE
Bronx, NY 10452
Telephone
(718) 410-7230
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City-data.com school rating
34
Students
1,007
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
72.4
National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status
No
Free lunch eligible students
778
Reduced-price lunch
eligible students
5
School district
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9
Charter school
No
Magnet School Indicator
Yes
Shared Time Indicator
No
Adult education offered
No

Ratings

This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
WALTON AVENUE SCHOOL (THE) (0.4 miles):

90
PS 88 S SILVERSTEIN LITTLE SPARROW SCHOOL (0.3 miles):

66
Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School:

34
SHERIDAN ACADEMY FOR YOUNG LEADERS (0.3 miles):

19
FAMILY SCHOOL (THE) (0.3 miles):

18
LUCERO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (0.4 miles):

17
BRONX WRITING ACADEMY (0.4 miles):

11
PS 114 LUIS LORENS TORRES SCHOOL (0.2 miles):

7
JHS 22 JORDAN L MOTT (0.4 miles):

6
Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York:

50
Bronx County:

25
Bronx:

25
This School:

34

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 1,007
Enrollment in 2015: 948
Enrollment in 2014: 931
Enrollment in 2013: 897
Enrollment in 2012: 864
Enrollment in 2011: 814
Enrollment in 2010: 838
Enrollment in 2009: 901
Enrollment in 2008: 927
Enrollment in 2007: 958
Enrollment in 2006: 973

Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
GradeKGG01G02G03G04G05G06G07G08Total
All students12713212711411611510186891,007
Female students615961646163574239507
Male students667366505552444450500
American Indian/Alaska Native students - 21 - 21 - - - 6
Asian students75748223442
Hispanic students11611811210299105957773897
Black students355776451254
White students - 211 - 1 - 1 - 6
Two or More Races students1 - 1 - - - - - - 2

Enrollment by grade:
Kindergarten enrollment: 127
1st grade enrollment: 132
2nd grade enrollment: 127
3rd grade enrollment: 114
4th grade enrollment: 116
5th grade enrollment: 115
6th grade enrollment: 101
7th grade enrollment: 86
8th grade enrollment: 89

Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 507 (50.3%)
School:

50.3%
State:

51.1%
Male enrollment: 500 (49.7%)
Here:

49.7%
New York:

47.5%

Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 6 (0.6%)
Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School:

0.6%
New York:

0.2%
Asian enrollment: 42 (4.2%)
Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School:

4.2%
New York:

4.6%
Hispanic enrollment: 897 (89.1%)
School:

89.1%
State:

9.2%
Black enrollment: 54 (5.4%)
Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School:

5.4%
New York:

12.0%
White enrollment: 6 (0.6%)
Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School:

0.6%
State:

55.1%
Two or More Races enrollment: 2 (0.2%)
Here:

0.2%
New York:

2.9%

Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 783 (77.8%)
Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School:

77.8%
State:

52.7%
Free lunch eligible students: 778 (77.3%)
Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School:

77.3%
State:

45.4%
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 5 (0.5%)
School:

0.5%
State:

4.8%

Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School - Lunch Program Eligibility


Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
  • Common Branch: 26
  • Grade 8 English: 27
  • Grade 8 Mathematics: 28
  • Grade 8 Science: 27
  • Grade 8 Social Studies: 27

Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 72.4


Student/Teacher Ratio
Here:

13.9
State:

14.0
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 9
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 14
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 21

Total number of classes taught: 324
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 34


Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 3
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 9

Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio

Statewide Student Assessments


Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 2,439 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
3rd Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (3rd Grade)

  • All296
  • Males289
  • Females304
  • Hispanic296
  • IDEA272
ELA students tested with valid scores: 106
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 296

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

23%
New York:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 37%
Students scoring at Level 2: 41%
Students scoring at Level 3: 22%
Students scoring at Level 4: 1%

37%
41%
22%
1%

    MATH Mean Score (3rd Grade)

  • All291
  • Males289
  • Females293
  • Hispanic291
  • IDEA260
Math students tested with valid scores: 106
Computed mean of student Math scores: 291

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

33%
State:

49%

Students scoring at Level 1: 39%
Students scoring at Level 2: 28%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 5%

39%
28%
28%
5%
4th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (4th Grade)

  • All301
  • Males293
  • Females307
  • Hispanic299
  • IDEA265
ELA students tested with valid scores: 110
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 301

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

34%
New York:

41%

Students scoring at Level 1: 30%
Students scoring at Level 2: 36%
Students scoring at Level 3: 21%
Students scoring at Level 4: 13%

30%
36%
21%
13%

    MATH Mean Score (4th Grade)

  • All287
  • Males288
  • Females287
  • Hispanic287
  • IDEA253
Math students tested with valid scores: 110
Computed mean of student Math scores: 287

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

25%
State:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 41%
Students scoring at Level 2: 35%
Students scoring at Level 3: 14%
Students scoring at Level 4: 11%

41%
35%
14%
11%

    SCI Mean Score (4th Grade)

  • All75
  • Males75
  • Females75
  • Hispanic74
  • IDEA61
Science students tested with valid scores: 109
Computed mean of student Science scores: 75

Science Students scoring proficient and above:

74%
New York:

87%

Students scoring at Level 1: 6%
Students scoring at Level 2: 19%
Students scoring at Level 3: 45%
Students scoring at Level 4: 29%

6%
19%
45%
29%
5th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (5th Grade)

  • All295
  • Males282
  • Females306
  • Hispanic292
  • Asian323
  • IDEA263
ELA students tested with valid scores: 106
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 295

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

30%
New York:

35%

Students scoring at Level 1: 42%
Students scoring at Level 2: 28%
Students scoring at Level 3: 22%
Students scoring at Level 4: 8%

42%
28%
22%
8%

    MATH Mean Score (5th Grade)

  • All290
  • Males283
  • Females296
  • Hispanic288
  • Asian312
  • IDEA262
Math students tested with valid scores: 107
Computed mean of student Math scores: 290

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

23%
State:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 54%
Students scoring at Level 2: 23%
Students scoring at Level 3: 18%
Students scoring at Level 4: 5%

54%
23%
18%
5%
6th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All297
  • Males289
  • Females304
  • Hispanic299
  • IDEA266
ELA students tested with valid scores: 103
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 297

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

24%
State:

30%

Students scoring at Level 1: 27%
Students scoring at Level 2: 50%
Students scoring at Level 3: 12%
Students scoring at Level 4: 12%

27%
50%
12%
12%

    MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All297
  • Males297
  • Females297
  • Hispanic298
  • IDEA266
Math students tested with valid scores: 102
Computed mean of student Math scores: 297

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

32%
State:

38%

Students scoring at Level 1: 32%
Students scoring at Level 2: 36%
Students scoring at Level 3: 21%
Students scoring at Level 4: 11%

32%
36%
21%
11%
7th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All308
  • Males299
  • Females315
  • Hispanic307
  • IDEA296
ELA students tested with valid scores: 89
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 308

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

43%
New York:

39%

Students scoring at Level 1: 13%
Students scoring at Level 2: 44%
Students scoring at Level 3: 34%
Students scoring at Level 4: 9%

13%
44%
34%
9%

    MATH Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All301
  • Males298
  • Females304
  • Hispanic299
  • IDEA286
Math students tested with valid scores: 89
Computed mean of student Math scores: 301

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

32%
New York:

34%

Students scoring at Level 1: 35%
Students scoring at Level 2: 33%
Students scoring at Level 3: 28%
Students scoring at Level 4: 4%

35%
33%
28%
4%
8th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All312
  • Males312
  • Females312
  • Hispanic311
  • IDEA296
ELA students tested with valid scores: 81
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 312

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

48%
New York:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 6%
Students scoring at Level 2: 46%
Students scoring at Level 3: 37%
Students scoring at Level 4: 11%

6%
46%
37%
11%

Regents Examination:
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(State average from 2,072 schools)
Regents Examinations are achievement tests that are aligned with New York State's Learning Standards. Prepared by teacher examination committees and Department subject and testing specialists, Regents Examinations provide schools with a basis for evaluating the quality of instruction and learning that have taken place. They are used by school personnel to identify major learning goals, offering both teachers and students a guide to important understandings, skills, and concepts. The examinations also provide students, parents, counselors, administrators, college admissions officers, and employers with objective and easily understood achievement information for use in making sound educational and vocational decisions. Passing scores on the Regents Examinations in English, mathematics, science, and social studies satisfy the State testing requirements for a high school diploma.

Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School - % Scroring 55 and above in Regents Examination

Integrated Algebra (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Integrated Algebra)

  • All81%
  • Males85%
  • Females77%
  • Hispanic80%
  • IDEA55%
Students tested with valid scores: 79
Number of students tested scoring Level 1 (0-54): 15 (19%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 26 (33%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 27 (34%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 5 (6%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 6 (8%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

81%
State:

93%

19%
33%
34%
6%
8%

The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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(State average from 1,219 schools)
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English proficiency of all English language learners enrolled in Grades K-12 in New York State schools. The exam gives the State and schools important information about the English language development of English language learners (ELLs), and is part of the State's compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessing and tracking of English proficiency of English language learners.

Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT

Kindergarten:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (Kindergarten)

  • All91%
  • Males95%
  • Females85%
  • Hispanic93%
Students tested with valid scores: 35
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

91%
New York:

64%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 3%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 3%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 3%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 60%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 31%

3%
3%
3%
60%
31%
1st Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (1st Grade)

  • All63%
  • Males68%
  • Females55%
  • IDEA17%
Students tested with valid scores: 48
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

63%
New York:

42%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 2%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 35%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 63%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%

2%
35%
63%
2nd Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (2nd Grade)

  • All73%
  • Males71%
  • Females77%
  • IDEA57%
Students tested with valid scores: 52
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

73%
State:

63%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 6%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 21%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 48%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 25%

6%
21%
48%
25%
3rd Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (3rd Grade)

  • All66%
  • Males60%
  • Females74%
  • IDEA29%
Students tested with valid scores: 40
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

66%
New York:

57%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 5%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 30%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 53%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 13%

5%
30%
53%
13%
4th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (4th Grade)

  • All84%
  • Males90%
  • Females80%
  • IDEA55%
Students tested with valid scores: 44
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

84%
State:

60%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 2%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 14%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 66%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 18%

2%
14%
66%
18%
5th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (5th Grade)

  • All68%
  • Males54%
  • Females83%
  • IDEA50%
Students tested with valid scores: 25
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

68%
State:

58%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 32%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 68%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%

32%
68%
6th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (6th Grade)

  • All80%
  • Males71%
  • Females91%
  • IDEA67%
Students tested with valid scores: 25
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

80%
New York:

61%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 20%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 72%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 8%

20%
72%
8%
7th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (7th Grade)

  • All87%
  • Males83%
  • Females90%
  • Hispanic87%
  • IDEA80%
Students tested with valid scores: 22
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

87%
New York:

64%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 14%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 64%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 23%

14%
64%
23%
8th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (8th Grade)

  • All92%
  • Males100%
  • Females88%
Students tested with valid scores: 13
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

92%
State:

67%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 8%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 69%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 23%

8%
69%
23%

Accountability


Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
Elementary/Middle-Level Science:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Science - Performance Index (PI)

  • All170
  • Males180
  • Females161
  • Hispanic170
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 190
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%

Performance Index (PI):

170
New York:

174
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 181
Safe harbor target: 181
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)

  • All90
  • Males88
  • Females91
  • Hispanic88
  • IDEA37
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 597
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%

Performance Index (PI):

90
New York:

114
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 104
Safe harbor target: 104
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:

    Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)

  • All106
  • Males91
  • Females118
  • Hispanic104
  • IDEA53
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 598
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 100%

Performance Index (PI):

106
State:

113
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 107
Safe harbor target: 107

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