D−
Rafael Hernandez School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
345 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104 · (973) 481-5004 · Part of Newark City School District
Students
713
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
83%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Rafael Hernandez School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 22 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 33 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency3%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts14%
State average 47.3%
Location
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345 Broadway, Newark
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K109
Kindergarten72
Grade 179
Grade 281
Grade 372
Grade 459
Grade 563
Grade 664
Grade 747
Grade 867
Enrollment over time
704’20
603’21
553’22
653’23
713’24
About steady.
Who goes here
Hispanic 81%Black 15%White 3%Asian <1%Two or more races <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.