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#2325 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Rafael Hernandez School
Elementary School · Newark Public School District · Newark, NJ
A Newark Public School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
345 BROADWAY, Newark, NJ 07104
- Math 8% vs NJ 40% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rafael Hernandez School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (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 53 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rafael Hernandez School 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,542/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newark), 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
$51,199
Median home value
$337,400
Median rent
$1,343/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
24.9%
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Clemente Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 727 | Compare → |
| Robert Treat Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 701 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood School - NorthEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK | 0.5 mi | 1,076 | Compare → |
| St Michael SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 247 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Newark Public School District
- Schools in district
- 64
- Rank in district
- #60 of 63
- District spending per student
- $31,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rafael Hernandez School is listed in Newark Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rafael Hernandez School
Rafael Hernandez School is a public elementary school in Newark, NJ, part of Newark Public School District, serving approximately 653 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,325 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rafael Hernandez School
What grades does Rafael Hernandez School serve?
Rafael Hernandez School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Rafael Hernandez School?
Rafael Hernandez School has an enrollment of approximately 653 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rafael Hernandez School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rafael Hernandez School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rafael Hernandez School rank in NJ?
Rafael Hernandez School ranks #2,325 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Rafael Hernandez School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rafael Hernandez School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Hernandez School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rafael Hernandez School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rafael Hernandez School a charter school?
No, Rafael Hernandez School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rafael Hernandez School a Title I school?
No, Rafael Hernandez School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rafael Hernandez School?
78.6% of students at Rafael Hernandez School 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
- 653
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.2%
- Phone
- (973) 481-5004
- Area population (ZIP 07104)
- 54,277
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 07104; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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