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#926 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 38% in state
Belleville Ps10
Elementary School · Belleville Public School District · Belleville, NJ
An elementary school in Belleville, NJ where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
527 BELLEVILLE AVE, Belleville, NJ 07109
- Math 53% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belleville Ps10 score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2021, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 45 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Belleville Ps10 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,267/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belleville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,164
Median home value
$405,500
Median rent
$1,596/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lane Nursery SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| 1st Cerebral Palsy of NjPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Belleville Ps7Enrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Belleville Ps8Enrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 500 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Belleville Public School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $24,684NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belleville Ps10 is listed in Belleville Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belleville Ps10
Belleville Ps10 is a public elementary school in Belleville, NJ, part of Belleville Public School District, serving approximately 168 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #926 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belleville Ps10
What grades does Belleville Ps10 serve?
Belleville Ps10 serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Belleville Ps10?
Belleville Ps10 has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belleville Ps10?
The student-teacher ratio at Belleville Ps10 is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belleville Ps10 rank in NJ?
Belleville Ps10 ranks #926 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Belleville Ps10's MySchoolScout rating?
Belleville Ps10 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Belleville Ps10?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belleville Ps10 has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Belleville Ps10 a charter school?
No, Belleville Ps10 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belleville Ps10 a Title I school?
No, Belleville Ps10 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belleville Ps10?
50.6% of students at Belleville Ps10 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (973) 969-4334
- Area population (ZIP 07109)
- 37,785
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07109; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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