Belleville School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools in Belleville School District, serving 3,106 students. Public elementary schools in Belleville School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 57% statewide average). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in New Jersey.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Belleville School District are Belleville Ps10, Belleville Ps9 and Belleville Ps8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 12:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Belleville School District |
| School District Website | http://www.bellevilleschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (973) 450-3500 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NJ) |
| # of Schools | 8 Schools | 1,952 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,106 Students | 907,407 Students |
| # of Teachers | 208 Teachers | 75,565 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 |
District Comparison
Belleville School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 577 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #569 out of 655 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 55% |
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Graduation Rate | 85% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.71 |
| # of American Indian Students | 8 Students | 1,263 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 269 Students | 94,586 Students |
| % Asian Students | 9% | 11% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 2,071 Students | 267,493 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 67% | 30% |
| # of Black Students | 272 Students | 139,685 Students |
| % Black Students | 9% | 15% |
| # of White Students | 449 Students | 381,688 Students |
| % White Students | 14% | 42% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 19 Students | 1,932 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | 1% | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 18 Students | 20,760 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | n/a | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 55 | 28,272 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 305 | 86,439 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 320 | 94,517 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 309 | 94,807 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 303 | 98,088 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 333 | 99,118 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 384 | 100,315 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 278 | 99,690 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 304 | 78,701 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 342 | 79,017 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 2,887 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 2,520 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 2,116 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 1,873 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 173 | 39,047 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $17,430 in this school district is less than the state median of $24,433. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,242 is less than the state median of $24,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (NJ) |
| Total Revenue | $79 MM | $23 MM |
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| Spending | $78 MM | $23 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,430 | $24,433 |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,242 | $24,452 |
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Belleville School District Public Elementary Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Belleville Ps10 Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:8/Top 30%527 Belleville Ave10
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 532-5010
Grades: K-5 | 171 students
- Belleville Ps9 Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:6/Top 50%301 Ralph St10
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 532-5019
Grades: K-5 | 125 students
- Belleville Ps8 Math: 38% | Reading: 52%Rank:4/Bottom 50%183 Union Ave10
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 532-5018
Grades: K-5 | 442 students
- Belleville Ps4 Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:4/Bottom 50%30 Magnolia St10
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 532-5014
Grades: PK-5 | 319 students
- Belleville Ps5 Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:4/Bottom 50%149 Adelaide St10
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 450-3450
Grades: K-5 | 351 students
- Belleville Ps3 Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50%230 Joralemon St10
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 532-5013
Grades: PK-5 | 344 students
- Belleville Ps7 Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50%20 Passaic Ave10
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 532-5017
Grades: PK-5 | 381 students
- Belleville Middle School Math: 18% | Reading: 45%Rank:2/Bottom 50%279 Washington Ave10
Belleville, NJ 07109
(973) 532-5011
Grades: 6-8 | 973 students
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