Belleville PS4

Summary:

Belleville PS4 is an elementary school in Belleville, New Jersey, serving 452 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Belleville Public School District, which is ranked 473 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Belleville PS4 stands out for its significantly higher Hispanic student population (71.9%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 49.49% to 94.38% Hispanic students. However, the school consistently underperforms the district and state in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with only 25.5% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA, compared to 32.6% in the district and 42% statewide. Belleville PS4 also experiences high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 4.0% to 26.2%, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which have rates ranging from 8.6% to 37.3%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.22% to 58.85%, higher than the nearby Carteret Elementary School and Belleville PS10.

Belleville PS4's consistent low performance, with a ranking between 814 and 1194 out of over 1,300 New Jersey elementary schools, suggests that the school is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students. The school's challenges are particularly evident for certain subgroups, such as White students and Special Education students, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of New Jersey elementary schools. While the nearby schools, such as Park Elementary School and Carteret Elementary School, generally outperform Belleville PS4, the high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism at Belleville PS4 may be contributing factors to the school's low academic performance, indicating that significant interventions and support may be needed to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 30 Magnolia Street
       Belleville, NJ  07109-3210


(973) 969-4340

District: Belleville Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1059th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools


Students who attend Belleville PS4 usually attend:

Middle:    Belleville Middle School
High:    Belleville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  452

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.9%
African American:
9.3%
White:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.8% Help


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Compare Details Belleville PS4 ranks worse than 78.9% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Belleville Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.94. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.9%), African American (9.3%), White (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belleville PS4 is 12.5, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Belleville Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Belleville PS4 employs 36 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Belleville PS4:

SchoolDigger ranks Belleville PS4 1059th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Belleville PS4 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:


Belleville Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Belleville Public School District 473rd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Belleville PS4

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Rank History for all students at Belleville PS4

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 6.94 1090th 1204 9.5%
2004 17.77 1113th 1298 14.3%
2005 23.08 1095th 1303 16.0%
2006 41.17 942nd 1314 28.3%
2007 41.56 967th 1329 27.2%
2008 39.27 977th 1338 27.0%
2009 53.50 759th 1346 43.6%
2010 35.03 1011th 1354 25.3%
2011 47.94 866th 1360 36.3%
2012 55.82 740th 1363 45.7%
2013 51.19 795th 1367 41.8%
2014 40.70 940th 1363 31.0%
2015 20.63 1108th 1357 18.3%
2016 19.79 1118th 1346 16.9%
2017 40.47 850th 1352 37.1%
2018 36.22 924th 1353 31.7%
2019 43.08 814th 1360 40.1%
2021 25.35 933rd 1317 29.2%
2022 25.56 998th 1345 25.8%
2023 21.94 1059th 1342 21.1%
See the entire list of New Jersey Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Belleville PS4

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.13 141st 1001 85.9%
2019 50.25 427th 1007 57.6%
2021 26.21 630th 868 27.4%
2022 27.08 655th 949 31.0%
2023 23.53 719th 958 24.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belleville PS4

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.31 248th 942 73.7%
2019 72.06 167th 948 82.4%
2021 52.60 319th 839 62.0%
2022 44.21 449th 863 48.0%
2023 37.49 555th 910 39.0%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Belleville PS4

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.35 710th 1333 46.7%
2019 41.88 818th 1331 38.5%
2021 28.33 891st 1290 30.9%
2022 27.60 949th 1326 28.4%
2023 25.02 975th 1318 26.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Belleville PS4

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.27 993rd 1334 25.6%
2019 45.05 756th 1335 43.4%
2021 25.59 905th 1297 30.2%
2022 25.23 975th 1324 26.4%
2023 22.20 1015th 1315 22.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Belleville PS4

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.84 357th 870 59.0%
2019 53.05 381st 899 57.6%
2021 43.36 459th 896 48.8%
2022 33.20 621st 953 34.8%
2023 33.36 643rd 982 34.5%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Belleville PS4

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.55 923rd 964 4.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Belleville PS4

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 185 8 15 31 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1989 178 10 15 31 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1990 169 14 33 58 1 n/a n/a 0 275
1991 141 13 24 53 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1992 143 11 32 74 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1993 150 21 33 69 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1994 138 21 40 75 1 n/a n/a 0 275
1995 124 20 47 104 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1996 124 20 47 104 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1998 141 21 58 111 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1999 137 18 65 101 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2000 147 17 58 128 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2001 121 24 55 148 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2002 75 19 49 164 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2003 75 19 49 164 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2004 80 26 52 193 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2005 71 25 52 208 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2006 53 20 55 194 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2007 77 34 61 175 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2008 78 35 62 194 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2009 80 40 42 188 0 11 0 0 361
2010 81 31 45 212 0 10 0 0 379
2011 85 41 44 252 0 9 0 0 431
2012 69 40 34 274 0 8 0 0 425
2013 70 35 31 276 2 7 0 0 421
2014 44 29 31 237 1 3 0 0 345
2015 41 32 31 252 1 6 0 0 363
2016 44 30 31 242 1 8 1 0 357
2017 32 29 38 240 0 8 1 0 348
2018 35 22 38 217 1 5 1 0 319
2019 45 34 46 295 1 6 3 0 430
2020 53 35 44 301 1 5 4 0 443
2021 48 41 43 321 1 6 6 0 466
2022 43 39 37 319 1 2 7 0 448
2023 37 42 35 325 1 2 10 0 452

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Belleville PS4

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 239 17.0 14.0 n/a
1989 234 17.0 13.7 n/a
1990 275 18.0 15.2 23.6
1991 231 15.0 15.4 33.8
1992 260 15.0 17.3 39.6
1993 273 18.0 15.2 39.6
1994 275 16.0 17.2 47.6
1995 295 17.0 17.4 39.7
1996 295 17.0 17.4 39.7
1998 331 21.0 15.8 29.9
1999 321 23.0 14.0 24
2000 350 23.0 15.2 31.1
2001 348 23.3 14.9 42.8
2002 307 22.0 14.0 44.6
2003 307 22.0 14.0 44.6
2004 351 24.0 14.6 45.9
2005 356 24.0 14.8 n/a
2006 323 23.0 14.0 46.4
2007 347 23.0 15.1 31.7
2008 369 17.0 21.7 42.5
2009 361 27.3 12.7 53.2
2010 379 26.0 14.5 50.7
2011 431 23.0 18.7 50.8
2012 425 27.0 15.6 55.3
2013 421 26.0 16.1 62.9
2014 345 23.0 15.0 67
2015 363 22.0 16.5 70.5
2016 357 27.0 13.2 66.1
2017 348 24.0 14.5 61.2
2018 319 23.5 13.5 62.1
2019 430 27.0 15.9 55.1
2020 443 29.0 15.2 20.1
2021 466 34.0 13.7 53.2
2022 448 33.0 13.5 58.7
2023 452 36.0 12.5 58.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Belleville PS4

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 239 17.0 14.0 n/a
1989 234 17.0 13.7 n/a
1990 275 18.0 15.2 23.6
1991 231 15.0 15.4 33.8
1992 260 15.0 17.3 39.6
1993 273 18.0 15.2 39.6
1994 275 16.0 17.2 47.6
1995 295 17.0 17.4 39.7
1996 295 17.0 17.4 39.7
1998 331 21.0 15.8 29.9
1999 321 23.0 14.0 24
2000 350 23.0 15.2 31.1
2001 348 23.3 14.9 42.8
2002 307 22.0 14.0 44.6
2003 307 22.0 14.0 44.6
2004 351 24.0 14.6 45.9
2005 356 24.0 14.8 n/a
2006 323 23.0 14.0 46.4
2007 347 23.0 15.1 31.7
2008 369 17.0 21.7 42.5
2009 361 27.3 12.7 53.2
2010 379 26.0 14.5 50.7
2011 431 23.0 18.7 50.8
2012 425 27.0 15.6 55.3
2013 421 26.0 16.1 62.9
2014 345 23.0 15.0 67
2015 363 22.0 16.5 70.5
2016 357 27.0 13.2 66.1
2017 348 24.0 14.5 61.2
2018 319 23.5 13.5 62.1
2019 430 27.0 15.9 55.1
2020 443 29.0 15.2 20.1
2021 466 34.0 13.7 53.2
2022 448 33.0 13.5 58.7
2023 452 36.0 12.5 58.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Belleville PS4

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 814th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 1059th of 1342 Elementary schools
 19.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Belleville PS4)53.225.5
 27.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Belleville Public School District)49.132.6
 16.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Belleville PS4)31.931.3
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Belleville Public School District)41.227.8
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Belleville PS4)69.734.6
 35.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Belleville Public School District)5645.7
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Belleville PS4)43.611.3
 32.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Belleville Public School District)3429.2
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Belleville PS4)6022.2
 37.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Belleville Public School District)53.243.9
 9.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Belleville PS4)24.415.8
 8.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Belleville Public School District)2821.3
 6.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Belleville PS4)70.953.1
 17.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Belleville Public School District)55.545.6
 9.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Belleville PS4)16.76.2
 10.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Belleville Public School District)31.220.6
 10.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students430452
 5.1%
African American3442
 23.5%
American Indian11
Asian4635
 23.9%
Hispanic295325
 10.2%
Pacific Islander62
 66.7%
White4537
 17.8%
Two or More Races310
 233.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.1%58.8%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Belleville PS4

Belleville PS4 ranks in the bottom 21.1% of New Jersey elementary schools.

Students who attend Belleville PS4 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Belleville Middle School
High : Belleville High School

Students at Belleville PS4 are 72% Hispanic, 9% African American, 8% White, 8% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 452 students attended Belleville PS4.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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