Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Belleville Ps5 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 is 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belleville Ps5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Belleville Ps5's student population of 397 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belleville Ps5 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belleville Ps5 is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1154 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
78%
33%
Black
5%
15%
White
11%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belleville Ps5's ranking?
Belleville Ps5 is ranked #1154 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Belleville Ps5 often compared to?
Belleville Ps5is often viewed alongside schools like Belleville Ps4, Belleville Ps3 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Belleville Ps5?
397 students attend Belleville Ps5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Belleville Ps5 students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% 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 Ps5?
Belleville Ps5 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Belleville Ps5 offer ?
Belleville Ps5 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Belleville Ps5 part of?
Belleville Ps5 is part of Belleville Public School District.
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