Belleville Ps9
Tel:
(973)532-5019
- Belleville Ps9 serves 128 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (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 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Belleville Ps9 places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Belleville Ps9's student population of 128 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 128 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Belleville Ps9's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Belleville Ps9 is 0.61, 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 | #875 out of 2,236 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | n/a |
| Asian | 11% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 27% |
| Black | 11% | 16% |
| White | 16% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 21% | 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 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 Belleville Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Belleville Belleville Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 974 students
0.7 miles
279 Washington Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973)532-5011 0.7 6-8 974 - Belleville Belleville Ps3 Grades: PK-5 | 305 students
0.7 miles
230 Joralemon St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973)532-5013 0.7 PK-5 305 - Belleville Belleville Ps5 Grades: K-5 | 327 students
0.7 miles
149 Adelaide St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973)450-3450 0.7 K-5 327 - North Arlington North Arlington High School Grades: 9-12 | 473 students
0.8 miles
222 Ridge Road
North Arlington, NJ 07031
(201)991-6800 0.8 9-12 473 - Belleville Belleville Ps8 Grades: K-5 | 431 students
0.9 miles
183 Union Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973)532-5018 0.9 K-5 431
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