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Ps/Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School

Bronx, NY

PublicElementary · Grades K–8
Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

543 tested · 99% of students

38% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 32% did.

  • Level 410%
  • Level 328%
  • Level 235%
  • Level 127%

Math

547 tested · 99% of students

39% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 34% did.

  • Level 411%
  • Level 328%
  • Level 235%
  • Level 127%

Science

113 tested · 59% of students

31% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 29% did.

  • Level 47%
  • Level 323%
  • Level 257%
  • Level 112%

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled854837
Harassment, bullying, discrimination31

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault, weapons possession, cyberbullying, bomb threat, false alarm, drugs, alcohol, other threats.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate91%
Teacher Attendance97%
Experienced Teachers80%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Middle School

Language CriteriaAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

2.0

Applicants

161

Seats

84

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

27

Seats

25

Elementary School

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

103

Seats

100

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
BORO TRANSIT, INC.DON THOMAS BUSES, INC.HOYT TRANSPORTATION CORP.PIONEER TRANSPORTATION CORP
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

836 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino92.2%
x
White1.0%
x
Black or African American4.5%
x
Asian1.0%
x
Two or More Races0.1%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native1.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses3

Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Living Environment ACC, World Languages (Middle School)

Languages1

Spanish

Arts19

Advisory, Algebra I, Art, Fine Arts,

Sports1

Basketball (Coed)

Clubs and Activities17

Art, Book Club, Chess, Chorus,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360008603742

District
New York City Geographic District # 9
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
836 students
Teachers (FTE)
75.2

Sources