Belleville Ps4

30 Magnolia Street
Belleville, NJ 07109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Belleville Ps4 serves 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Belleville Ps4 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 8% (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 36% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Belleville Ps4's student population of 448 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
448 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Belleville Ps4 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 Ps4 is 0.48, 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
#1747 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
26%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
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Hispanic
71%
32%
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Black
9%
15%
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White
10%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.48
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Ps4's ranking?
Belleville Ps4 is ranked #1747 out of 2,183 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Belleville Ps4?
448 students attend Belleville Ps4.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Belleville Ps4 students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belleville Ps4?
Belleville Ps4 has a student ration of 14:1, 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
What school district is Belleville Ps4 part of?
Belleville Ps4 is part of Belleville Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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