Belleville Ps7
Tel:
(973)532-5017
- Belleville Ps7 serves 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 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 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Belleville Ps7 places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Belleville Ps7's student population of 389 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 389 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Belleville Ps7's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Belleville Ps7 is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1417 out of 2,236 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 53% | 27% |
| Black | 12% | 16% |
| White | 28% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Belleville Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Belleville Ps7 is Belleville High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Belleville Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Belleville Ps5 (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Belleville Belleville High School Grades: 9-12 | 1395 students
0.2 miles
100 Passaic Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973)532-5012 0.2 9-12 1395 - Belleville Belleville Ps5 Grades: K-5 | 327 students
0.5 miles
149 Adelaide St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973)450-3450 0.5 K-5 327 - Belleville Belleville Ps10 Grades: K-5 | 168 students
0.6 miles
527 Belleville Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973)532-5010 0.6 K-5 168 - Belleville Belleville Ps3 Grades: PK-5 | 305 students
0.6 miles
230 Joralemon St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973)532-5013 0.6 PK-5 305 - Belleville Belleville Ps8 Grades: K-5 | 431 students
0.8 miles
183 Union Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973)532-5018 0.8 K-5 431
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