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#1409 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Belleville Ps8
Elementary School · Belleville Public School District · Belleville, NJ
An elementary school in Belleville, NJ where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
183 UNION AVE, Belleville, NJ 07109
- Math 17% vs NJ 45% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs NJ 52% (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belleville Ps8 score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 24% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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
71.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Belleville Ps8 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville Ps3Enrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| St Peter SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Hornblower Early Edudcation Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK | 0.6 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Belleville Ps10Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 168 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #7 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 Ps8 is listed in Belleville Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belleville Ps8
Belleville Ps8 is a public elementary school in Belleville, NJ, part of Belleville Public School District, serving approximately 500 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,409 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belleville Ps8
What grades does Belleville Ps8 serve?
Belleville Ps8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Belleville Ps8?
Belleville Ps8 has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belleville Ps8?
The student-teacher ratio at Belleville Ps8 is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belleville Ps8 rank in NJ?
Belleville Ps8 ranks #1,409 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Belleville Ps8's MySchoolScout rating?
Belleville Ps8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Ps8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belleville Ps8 has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Belleville Ps8 a charter school?
No, Belleville Ps8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belleville Ps8 a Title I school?
No, Belleville Ps8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belleville Ps8?
71.8% of students at Belleville Ps8 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
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (973) 969-4344
- 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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