Rafael Hernandez School vs Garfield Elementary School
Garfield Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 5.5/10 compared to 3.9/10. In math proficiency, Garfield Elementary School leads at 41.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Rafael Hernandez School
Newark, NJ
3.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
653 students
Garfield Elementary School
Kearny, NJ
5.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6th
442 students
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| Metric | Rafael Hernandez School | Garfield Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.9 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.7 | 4.8 |
| Growth Score | 3.4 | 5.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.6% | 66.3% |
| Environment Score | 6.8 | 5.5 |
| State Rank | #2,316 of 2,466 | #1,778 of 2,466 |
| State Percentile | 6th | 28th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Rafael Hernandez School | Garfield Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 11.0% | 41.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 23.0% | 45.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Newark (07104) | Kearny (07032) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,199 | $83,212 |
| Median Home Value | $337,400 | $431,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,343 | $1,649 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 20.9% | 29.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.7% | 12.5% |
| Avg Commute | 32 min | 34 min |