Summary:
The Belleville Public School District in New Jersey has only one middle school, Belleville Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic enrollment and significant representation of White, African American, and Asian students. However, Belleville Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of New Jersey middle schools and struggles to meet state-level proficiency standards in core academic subjects.
Belleville Middle School's academic performance is a significant concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Algebra I lagging well behind state averages. For example, only 32.9% of 8th-grade students are proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 55.3%. In Mathematics, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rate is 0%, far below the state average of 17.8%. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 15.5%, which can further impact student learning and achievement.
The data suggests that Belleville Middle School faces challenges related to poverty and diversity, with over 55% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. These factors may contribute to the school's academic struggles and highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the gaps in student performance. Improving attendance and providing additional resources to support the diverse student population could be important steps in helping Belleville Middle School better serve the Belleville Public School District community.
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