Belleville Ps9
Tel:
(973) 532-5019
Belleville Ps9 serves 125 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Belleville Ps9 placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Belleville Ps9 places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Belleville Ps9's student population of 125 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 125 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Belleville Ps9 is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,239 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Belleville Ps9 is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1033 out of 2239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 55% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 10% | 10% |
Hispanic | 72% | 29% |
Black | 8% | 15% |
White | 9% | 44% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.70 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 33% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 18% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Belleville School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Belleville Ps9 is North Arlington High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Belleville Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Washington Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- North Arlington Washington Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 363 students
0.5 miles
175 Albert Street
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800 0.5 PK-5 363 - Belleville Belleville Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 973 students
0.7 miles
279 Washington Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 532-5011 0.7 6-8 973 - Belleville Belleville Ps3 Grades: PK-5 | 344 students
0.7 miles
230 Joralemon St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 532-5013 0.7 PK-5 344 - Belleville Belleville Ps5 Grades: K-5 | 351 students
0.7 miles
149 Adelaide St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 450-3450 0.7 K-5 351 - North Arlington Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 291 students
0.8 miles
100 Prospect Avenue
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201) 991-6800 0.8 K-5 291
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