Top Rankings
Belleville Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,636 students in Belleville Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Belleville Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
4,636 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
346 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Belleville Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#485 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.71
# American Indian Students
11 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
341 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
7%
10%
# Hispanic Students
3,307 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
71%
32%
# Black Students
367 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
8%
15%
# White Students
540 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
12%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
306
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
276
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
286
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
264
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
296
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
285
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
328
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
302
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
311
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
340
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
390
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
336
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
318
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
356
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
242
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,006 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,082 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$107 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$116 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,006
$27,348
Spending / Student
$25,082
$26,228
Best Belleville Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Belleville Ps10
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
527 Belleville Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4334
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4334
Grades: PK-6
| 182 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Belleville Ps9
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Ralph St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4337
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4337
Grades: K-6
| 110 students
Rank: #33.
Belleville High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Passaic Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4343
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4343
Grades: 9-12
| 1,444 students
Rank: #44.
Belleville Ps3
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
230 Joralemon St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4341
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4341
Grades: K-6
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Belleville Ps5
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
149 Adelaide St
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4399
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4399
Grades: K-6
| 388 students
Rank: #66.
Belleville Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
279 Washington Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4342
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4342
Grades: 7-8
| 685 students
Rank: #77.
Belleville Ps7
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 Passaic Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4338
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4338
Grades: PK-6
| 420 students
Rank: #88.
Belleville Ps4
(Math: 8% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 Magnolia Street
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4340
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4340
Grades: PK-6
| 448 students
Rank: #99.
Belleville Ps8
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
183 Union Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4344
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 969-4344
Grades: PK-6
| 478 students
Rank: n/an/a
229 Main Street
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 450-3500
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 450-3500
Grades: PK
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belleville Public School District?
Belleville Public School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,636 students.
What is the rank of Belleville Public School District?
Belleville Public School District is ranked #482 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belleville Public School District?
71% of Belleville Public School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belleville Public School District?
Belleville Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Belleville Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,082 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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