For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 577 students in Belvidere School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Belvidere School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
577 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Belvidere School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#535 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.1%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
15%
35%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
78%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,196 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,633. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,614 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$42,853 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$18 MM
$42,028 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$31,196
$31,633
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$31,614
$31,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Belvidere School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belvidere Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
807 Oxford Street
Belvidere, NJ 07823
(908) 475-4001
Belvidere, NJ 07823
(908) 475-4001
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Belvidere High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
809 Oxford Street
Belvidere, NJ 07823
(908) 475-4025
Belvidere, NJ 07823
(908) 475-4025
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belvidere School District?
Belvidere School District manages 2 public schools serving 577 students.
What is the rank of Belvidere School District?
Belvidere School District is ranked #537 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Belvidere School District?
78% of Belvidere School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belvidere School District?
Belvidere School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Belvidere School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,614 is higher than the state median of $31,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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