Belleville Ps8
Tel:
(973)532-5018
- Belleville Ps8 serves 431 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 23% (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 43% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Belleville Ps8's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 431 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Belleville Ps8's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Belleville Ps8 is 0.44, 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 | #1851 out of 2,236 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 53% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | 3% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 73% | 27% |
| Black | 13% | 16% |
| White | 10% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.43 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 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 Ps8 is Belleville High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Belleville Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Belleville Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Belleville Belleville Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 974 students
0.3 miles
279 Washington Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973)532-5011 0.3 6-8 974 - Belleville Belleville Ps3 Grades: PK-5 | 305 students
0.3 miles
230 Joralemon St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973)532-5013 0.3 PK-5 305 - Belleville Belleville Ps10 Grades: K-5 | 168 students
0.7 miles
527 Belleville Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973)532-5010 0.7 K-5 168 - Belleville Belleville Ps7 Grades: PK-5 | 389 students
0.8 miles
20 Passaic Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973)532-5017 0.8 PK-5 389 - Belleville Belleville Ps5 Grades: K-5 | 327 students
0.9 miles
149 Adelaide St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973)450-3450 0.9 K-5 327
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
A $750,000 gift to Los Angeles Unified School District will go to expanding art programs in schools throughout the district.
Being a parent is never easy, but some children are more challenging than others. If you're concerned that your child's behavioral issues might be more than just temporary, consider whether an alternative school might be the next move.
All students deserve to have an equal chance at academic success but not every student learns in the same way. Alternative schools provide students with unique challenges or abilities an opportunity to succeed in a different educational setting. Keep reading to learn more about alternative schools and their impact on college admissions.
