Serving 438 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Belleville Ps4 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 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Belleville PS4 serves the southwest part of Belleville, NJ, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belleville Ps4's student population of 438 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Belleville Ps4 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 Ps4 is 0.43, 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
#1726 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
11%
Hispanic
74%
35%
Black
10%
14%
White
9%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belleville Ps4's ranking?
Belleville Ps4 is ranked #1726 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Belleville Ps4 often compared to?
Belleville Ps4is often viewed alongside schools like Belleville Ps3, Belleville Ps5 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Belleville Ps4?
438 students attend Belleville Ps4.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Belleville Ps4 students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belleville Ps4?
Belleville Ps4 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Belleville Ps4 offer ?
Belleville Ps4 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belleville Ps4 part of?
Belleville Ps4 is part of Belleville Public School District.
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