Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Belleville Ps5 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 32% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 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 (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Belleville PS5 serves a central area in Belleville, NJ, covering approximately 0.4 square miles. The school is typically a 5-10 minute drive for families within the zone, with the furthest edge being about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
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School Overview
Belleville Ps5's student population of 362 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Belleville Ps5 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 Ps5 is 0.38, 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
#1133 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
78%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
9%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belleville Ps5's ranking?
Belleville Ps5 is ranked #1133 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Belleville Ps5 often compared to?
Belleville Ps5is often viewed alongside schools like Belleville Ps3, Belleville Ps4 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Belleville Ps5?
362 students attend Belleville Ps5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Belleville Ps5 students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belleville Ps5?
Belleville Ps5 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Belleville Ps5 offer ?
Belleville Ps5 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belleville Ps5 part of?
Belleville Ps5 is part of Belleville Public School District.
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