Serving 126 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Belleville Ps9 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 126 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belleville Ps9 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Belleville Ps9's student population of 126 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Belleville Ps9 ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belleville Ps9 is 0.33, 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
#810 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
81%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
9%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belleville Ps9's ranking?
Belleville Ps9 is ranked #810 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Belleville Ps9?
126 students attend Belleville Ps9.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Belleville Ps9 students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belleville Ps9?
Belleville Ps9 has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Belleville Ps9 offer ?
Belleville Ps9 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Belleville Ps9 part of?
Belleville Ps9 is part of Belleville Public School District.
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