School Type:
Ward:
Grade Levels:
Enrollment:
713
School Code:
095
Rafael Hernández School
Cultivating, Respect, Responsibility, Reflection, Resiliency, and Inspiring a Renaissance
About Our School:
At Rafael Hernández School we strive to promote the academic, social and emotional health of every student. We encourage our students to be respectful, responsible, reflective and resilient leaders that inspire the renaissance of our community.
Unique Fact:
Middle School students choose their electives and are able to focus on art, music, or dance. Pre-Kindergarten Students have an option to join our Baby Shark Ballet Company.
School Information
Principal
Najie Kennedy
Address
345 Broadway
Newark, NJ 07104Phone Number
973-481-5004
Parent Liaison
Daniel DeOliveira
973-268-5185School Hours
8:15 am - 3:05 pm
Uniform Colors
Top: Burgundy
Bottom: KhakiBefore School Options
Cost: Free
Grades: PK-8
End Time: 7:30 AM
Provider: SchoolAfter School Options
Cost: Free
Grades: PK-8
End Time: 5:30 PM
Provider: SchoolSchool Website
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| Seats Available | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats Available in Entry Grade last Year | PK: 57 | K: 92 | ||
|
Percentage of Applicants Who Listed This School 1st and Were Matched to this School Last Year |
95% | |||
| School Attendance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance Last School Year | Percentage of Students Chronically Absent Last School Year | |
| 93.97% | 15.23% | |
| School Data | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Section Size | Student to Teacher Ratio | Teachers with 5 or more years of experience | Retention of Effective and Highly Effective Teachers | Percentage of Teachers with Advanced Degrees |
| 23 | 16 to 1 | 72.5% | 98% | 34.8% |
| Technology | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number of Devices | 1:1 | |
Community Partnerships
Bilingual and ESL Programs:
Special Education Programs
For more information on school performance, please see the NJDOE’s website: www.nj.gov/education/data