Very Good
#520 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 21% in state
Rafael Cordero Y Molina
Elementary School · Jersey City Public Schools · Jersey City, NJ
A Jersey City Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
158 ERIE ST, Jersey City, NJ 07302
- Math 30% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rafael Cordero Y Molina score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rafael Cordero Y Molina sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 81Excellent Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,593/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jersey City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$166,854
Median home value
$853,700
Median rent
$2,960/mo
College educated
80%
Homeownership
24.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Park Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–K | 0.0 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| The French American AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Dr. Michael Conti SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| World of Abc the Waldo SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–7 | 0.5 mi | 120 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jersey City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #11 of 39
- District spending per student
- $28,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rafael Cordero Y Molina is listed in Jersey City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rafael Cordero Y Molina
Rafael Cordero Y Molina is a public elementary school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Jersey City Public Schools, serving approximately 770 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #520 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rafael Cordero Y Molina
What grades does Rafael Cordero Y Molina serve?
Rafael Cordero Y Molina serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Rafael Cordero Y Molina?
Rafael Cordero Y Molina has an enrollment of approximately 770 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rafael Cordero Y Molina?
The student-teacher ratio at Rafael Cordero Y Molina is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rafael Cordero Y Molina rank in NJ?
Rafael Cordero Y Molina ranks #520 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Rafael Cordero Y Molina's MySchoolScout rating?
Rafael Cordero Y Molina has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rafael Cordero Y Molina?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rafael Cordero Y Molina has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rafael Cordero Y Molina a charter school?
No, Rafael Cordero Y Molina is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rafael Cordero Y Molina a Title I school?
No, Rafael Cordero Y Molina is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rafael Cordero Y Molina?
37.5% of students at Rafael Cordero Y Molina qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 770
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (201) 714-4390
- Area population (ZIP 07302)
- 55,448
- Area average commute
- 37.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07302; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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