Belleville Ps3

230 Joralemon St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Belleville Ps3 serves 325 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Belleville Ps3 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Belleville Ps3's student population of 325 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
325 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Belleville Ps3 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Belleville Ps3 is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1485 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
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Hispanic
76%
32%
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Black
6%
15%
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White
9%
40%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.41
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Belleville Ps3's ranking?
Belleville Ps3 is ranked #1485 out of 2,183 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Belleville Ps3?
325 students attend Belleville Ps3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Belleville Ps3 students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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
What school district is Belleville Ps3 part of?
Belleville Ps3 is part of Belleville Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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