Third Street School (Closed 2020)

300 Third Street
Belvidere, NJ 07823
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 85 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Third Street School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
(17-18)
21-39%
42%
(17-18)
40-59%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
4%
34%
Black
n/a
15%
White
94%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
How many students attend Third Street School?
85 students attend Third Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Third Street School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Third Street School?
Third Street School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Third Street School offer ?
Third Street School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Third Street School part of?
Third Street School is part of Belvidere School District.

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