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Belleville Ps8

183 Union Ave
Belleville, NJ 07109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Belleville Ps8 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 9% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Belleville Ps8's student population of 494 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
494 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Belleville Ps8 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 Ps8 is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#1927 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Belleville Ps8, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Belleville Ps8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Belleville Ps8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Belleville Ps8 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Belleville Ps8 and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
77%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Belleville Ps8 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Belleville Ps8 and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Belleville Ps8 and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Belleville Ps8 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Belleville Ps8.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Belleville Ps8 and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Belleville Ps8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Belleville Ps8 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belleville Ps8's ranking?
Belleville Ps8 is ranked #1927 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Belleville Ps8 often compared to?
Belleville Ps8is often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Belleville Ps8?
494 students attend Belleville Ps8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Belleville Ps8 students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belleville Ps8?
Belleville Ps8 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Belleville Ps8 offer ?
Belleville Ps8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Belleville Ps8 part of?
Belleville Ps8 is part of Belleville Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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