P.S. Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School

P.S. Is 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
1220 GERARD Ave,  Bronx, NY
Concourse Neighborhood
New York City Geographic District No. 9
2.7
4.0
908 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Sergio Caceres
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
43%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.6%

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
6
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Science
27%
State Average
20%
Math
34%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
487:1

Student Diversity

Female
51%
Male
49%
Hispanic
91.8%
Black
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Two or more races
<1%
White
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.7 3 Reviews
2.0 Middle School Student
7/24/2017
PS 218 is ok as a school. The teachers work very hard to teach their students different skills. But... the school has a bad case of bullying, bad language, and disrespect. If I had a chance to go to this school I would deny it. The school might have fun trips and sports, but some teachers can get very aggressive a rude and might even judge a student by their race. My friends 2nd grade teacher judged her b her skin color and not by who she was. This is why I chose this Niche Grade.
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4.0 8 Reviews
3.0 parent
4/29/2025
Pros:1. Elementary school is taught Spanish with a full day of Spanish learning every other day.2. Your middle schooler can attend school in the same building as your younger child/childrenCONS!!!1.It's very difficult to get in touch with anyone at this school. The phone system has a long automated...
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1.0 student
1/11/2024
I recommend not going to the school it has a really big case of bullying I hade a kid say the n word toward my soon and the teachers would hear it would not even say anything they would bully you and harass you about your skin color if you black the teachers have a really big favoritism over Hispani...
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5.0 parent
6/2/2022
I have worked at this school as a substitute teacher for many years. I have to say that P.S. I.S. 218 Rafael Hernandez Dual Language school is a good example of school where learning happens everyday. Students demonstrate to have joy for learning. Students feel safe to take risk and use their voice...
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4.0 other
12/19/2021
God I love this school. It had it's ups and downs, but overall it was a great, fun place to be at. I still remember a lot of people fondly, a lot of the teachers are still in my mind, the staff were always willing to help me and were very understanding, and there was just so much to love! It has a w...
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