Belleville Middle School
Belleville Middle School serves 973 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Belleville Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Belleville Middle School's student population of 973 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 973 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 68 teachers |
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School Comparison
Belleville Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,239 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Belleville Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1822 out of 2239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 67% | 29% |
| Black | 10% | 15% |
| White | 14% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Belleville School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Belleville Middle School is North Arlington High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is North Arlington Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Belleville Ps8 (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Belleville Belleville Ps8 Grades: K-5 | 442 students
0.3 miles
183 Union Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 532-5018 0.3 K-5 442 - Belleville Belleville Ps3 Grades: PK-5 | 344 students
0.4 miles
230 Joralemon St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 532-5013 0.4 PK-5 344 - Belleville Belleville Ps9 Grades: K-5 | 125 students
0.7 miles
301 Ralph St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 532-5019 0.7 K-5 125 - North Arlington Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 291 students
0.7 miles
100 Prospect Avenue
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800 0.7 K-5 291 - Belleville Belleville Ps5 Grades: K-5 | 351 students
0.9 miles
149 Adelaide St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 450-3450 0.9 K-5 351
School Reviews
| 1 Make school bigger because my son complains that there is too many students in the school - Posted by Parent - Tom Henderson |
| 1 This school is way too over crowded I've been inside and there is way more kids than 1,041 - Posted by Parent - Ppap |
| 5 This school sounds awesome and educational! - Posted by Student/Alumni - Pedro Cena |
| 2 Student to teacher ratio is inaccurate. Classrooms are over crowded and teachers aren't able to teach efficiently. Parents have to provide all of the supplies and re-teach their kids at home because the teacher is unable to assist them while they're in school. The time frame for school lunch is non existent because they spend the majority of lunch waiting on line. Leaving your child hungry and unable to concentrate. They emphasize the importance of being on time to class and have them running from floor to floor in order to get to their next period. They have a ridiculous grading method now where they are setting these children up for failure. If you do not believe this just ask any of the parents you come across. They will be more than happy to tell you the truth. - Posted by Parent - ppopa |
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