Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Belleville Ps3 ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Belleville PS3 serves a central area within Belleville, NJ, covering approximately 0.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belleville Ps3's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Belleville Ps3 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belleville Ps3 is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1435 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
81%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belleville Ps3's ranking?
Belleville Ps3 is ranked #1435 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Belleville Ps3 often compared to?
Belleville Ps3is often viewed alongside schools like Belleville Ps4, Belleville Ps5 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Belleville Ps3?
334 students attend Belleville Ps3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Belleville Ps3 students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belleville Ps3?
Belleville Ps3 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Belleville Ps3 offer ?
Belleville Ps3 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belleville Ps3 part of?
Belleville Ps3 is part of Belleville Public School District.
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