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#1409 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Belleville Ps8
Elementary School · Belleville Public School District
183 UNION AVE, Belleville, NJ 07109
Enrollment
500
Student-Teacher
16.7:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
500
Student-Teacher
16.7:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#1,409 of 2,466
In Belleville
#7 of 10
public schools
In district
#7 of 10
Belleville Public School District
Academic growth
8.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Belleville Ps8
Belleville Ps8 is a public elementary school in Belleville, NJ, part of Belleville Public School District. Belleville Ps8 serves approximately 500 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Belleville Ps8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,409 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Belleville Ps8 show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.1 · Average
- District avg 7.1
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Belleville Ps8 sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Belleville Ps8 — Students at Belleville Ps8 score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
71.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 45 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.7/10.
How Belleville Ps8 Compares
See how Belleville Ps8 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
183 UNION AVE, Belleville, NJ 07109
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Belleville Ps8 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Belleville PS5 (rated 8.0/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Belleville PS3 (rated 7.7/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Belleville PS7 (rated 7.6/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Belleville, see our Belleville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST PETER SCHOOL Belleville | 0.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Belleville PS3 Belleville | 0.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Belleville Middle School Belleville | 0.3 mi | 6.8 |
| Hornblower Early Edudcation Elementary Sch Belleville | 0.6 mi | 5.3 |
| Belleville PS7 Belleville | 0.8 mi | 7.6 |
| Belleville PS5 Belleville | 0.9 mi | 8.0 |
| Ridge Street School Newark | 0.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Belleville High School Belleville | 0.9 mi | 4.2 |
| Belleville PS10 Belleville | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Park Elementary School Newark | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Elliott Street Elementary School Newark | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| SANDY LANE NURSERY SCHOOL Belleville | 0.8 mi | — |
| Belleville PS9 Belleville | 0.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Newark School of Fashion & Design Newark | 1.1 mi | 4.3 |
| Maria Varisco Rogers Charter School Newark | 1.2 mi | 6.9 |
| Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School Newark | 1.2 mi | 5.6 |
| 1ST CEREBRAL PALSY OF NJ Belleville | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School North Arlington | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Kearny | 1.2 mi | 6.9 |
| Belleville PS4 Belleville | 1.3 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07109 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$90,164
Median Home Value
$405,500
Median Rent
$1,596/mo
Population
37,785
College Educated
31.3%
Homeownership
56.4%
Avg Commute
32.1 min
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Median Age
41.1
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| ASSUMPTION OF THE BVM SCHOOL Morristown, NJ | 6.1 |
| Ardena Elementary School Farmingdale, NJ | 6.1 |
| Canfield Avenue School Mine Hill, NJ | 6.1 |
| Dawes Avenue Elementary School Somers Point, NJ | 6.1 |
| East End School North Plainfield, NJ | 6.1 |
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 71.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (973) 969-4344
Resources & Links
District
Belleville Public School District- District Enrollment
- 5,095
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $24,684
- District Rank
- #7 of 10
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