P.S. / I.s. 218-R Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School

1220 Gerard Ave, Bronx, NY 10452 | (718) 410-7230
  • Grades: KG-8
  • Student Enrollment: 838
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Leticia Rosario
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 838
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 62.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.5
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 391 (46.7%)
  • Females: 447 (53.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
P.S. / I.s. 218-R Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black8610.3%
Asian333.9%
Hispanic71785.6%
White20.2%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For P.S. / I.s. 218-R Hernandez Dual Language Magnet School
  Number Percent
Kindergarten8910.6%
1st Grade9110.9%
2nd Grade9211.0%
3rd Grade678.0%
4th Grade718.5%
5th Grade9110.9%
6th Grade799.4%
7th Grade829.8%
8th Grade12114.4%
Ungraded556.6%
Public Assistance (2010)
Estimated Percent of Students From Households That Receive Public Assistance: 91-100%
Attendance & Suspensions (2009)
Attendance Rate
School:
94.0%
State:
93.0%
Percent of Students Suspended
School:
1.0%
District:
6.0%
State:
5.0%
Teacher Certification & Qualifications (2010)
Percent of Teachers Without a Valid Teaching Certificate
School:
2.0%
District:
4.0%
Percent of Teachers Out of Certification
School:
15.0%
District:
10.0%
Percent of Classes Taught by Teachers Without Appropriate Certification
School:
12.0%
District:
12.0%
Percent of Core Classes Not Being Taught by Highly Qualified Teachers
School:
11.0%
District:
10.0%
Teacher Experience & Educational Background (2010)
Percent of Teachers with Less Than 3 Years of Experience
School:
10.0%
District:
16.0%
Percent of Teachers with Master's or Ph.D.
School:
24.0%
District:
32.0%
Teacher Turnover Rates (2010)
Turnover Rate For All Teachers
School:
17.0%
District:
21.0%
Turnover Rate For Teachers with Less Than 5 Years of Experience
School:
19.0%
District:
28.0%
Source: NY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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