Belleville PS5

Summary:

Belleville PS5 is an elementary school in the Belleville Public School District in Belleville, New Jersey, serving 397 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic student body (77.83% in 2022-2023), and has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of New Jersey elementary schools by SchoolDigger, with a 2 out of 5 star rating in the most recent school year.

Belleville PS5 has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (77.83%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 36.51% to 80.95% Hispanic students. The school also has lower academic performance compared to nearby schools, as evidenced by its lower proficiency rates in NJSLA English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments across all grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 32%, compared to the state average of 42%. Additionally, Belleville PS5 has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 6.5% to 11.1% in recent years, higher than the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 5.4% to 33.2%. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.59% to 52.8% in recent years, higher than the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 7.69% to 55.56%.

While Belleville PS5 generally performs on par with or slightly better than the overall Belleville Public School District in academic assessments, the nearby schools, particularly Belleville PS9 and Washington School, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Belleville PS5 to learn from the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools. Additionally, the school's relatively strong performance among its Hispanic and English Language Learner student subgroups indicates that it may be effectively supporting these populations, despite the overall challenges the school faces.


Detail:

Public K-6

 149 Adelaide St
       Belleville, NJ  07109-2207


(973) 969-4399

District: Belleville Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
765th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools


Students who attend Belleville PS5 usually attend:

Middle:    Belleville Middle School
High:    Belleville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  397

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
77.8%
White:
11.3%
African American:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Belleville PS5 ranks worse than 57% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 3rd 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 43.04. (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 (77.8%), White (11.3%), African American (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belleville PS5 is 15.2. 3 elementary schools in the Belleville Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Belleville PS5 employs 26 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Belleville PS5:

SchoolDigger ranks Belleville PS5 765th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Belleville PS5 in the ranking list.)

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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 PS5

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Rank History for all students at Belleville PS5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 30.16 910th 1204 24.4%
2004 31.24 1021st 1298 21.3%
2005 24.08 1086th 1303 16.7%
2006 27.38 1078th 1314 18.0%
2007 32.36 1054th 1329 20.7%
2008 32.90 1040th 1338 22.3%
2009 34.93 1014th 1346 24.7%
2010 34.34 1018th 1354 24.8%
2011 34.34 1018th 1360 25.1%
2012 34.73 1016th 1363 25.5%
2013 36.62 986th 1367 27.9%
2014 37.09 984th 1363 27.8%
2015 27.81 1001st 1357 26.2%
2016 26.76 1033rd 1346 23.3%
2017 24.51 1048th 1352 22.5%
2018 28.22 1019th 1353 24.7%
2019 42.28 823rd 1360 39.5%
2021 32.87 824th 1317 37.4%
2022 45.66 722nd 1345 46.3%
2023 43.04 765th 1342 43.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Belleville PS5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.93 230th 489 53.0%
2023 58.57 144th 499 71.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Belleville PS5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.75 937th 1001 6.4%
2019 14.29 910th 1007 9.6%
2023 48.54 404th 958 57.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belleville PS5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.72 586th 942 37.8%
2019 62.06 270th 948 71.5%
2021 80.86 59th 839 93.0%
2022 87.77 64th 863 92.6%
2023 74.58 150th 910 83.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Belleville PS5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.13 1026th 1333 23.0%
2019 41.16 833rd 1331 37.4%
2021 39.74 729th 1290 43.5%
2022 50.59 643rd 1326 51.5%
2023 42.28 748th 1318 43.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Belleville PS5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.51 931st 1334 30.2%
2019 44.19 773rd 1335 42.1%
2021 29.17 857th 1297 33.9%
2022 40.73 753rd 1324 43.1%
2023 45.02 715th 1315 45.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Belleville PS5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.75 168th 370 54.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Belleville PS5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.61 444th 870 49.0%
2019 57.28 331st 899 63.2%
2021 59.06 267th 896 70.2%
2022 69.59 223rd 953 76.6%
2023 63.23 297th 982 69.8%
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Rank History for White students at Belleville PS5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.19 893rd 1022 12.6%
2019 34.82 712th 1023 30.4%
2022 34.57 675th 976 30.8%
2023 6.49 919th 975 5.7%
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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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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Belleville PS5

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 212 2 25 38 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1989 222 2 34 31 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1990 211 2 32 32 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1991 217 1 35 54 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1992 234 0 30 66 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1993 221 1 41 60 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1994 242 4 44 60 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1995 215 4 44 76 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1996 215 4 44 76 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1998 226 14 43 111 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1999 227 16 55 121 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2000 188 15 50 145 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2001 172 19 46 157 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2002 135 17 53 176 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2003 135 17 53 176 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2004 116 21 50 193 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2005 103 20 43 194 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2006 110 21 38 184 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2007 95 21 39 208 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2008 99 30 45 212 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2009 107 29 40 227 0 2 0 0 405
2010 91 27 41 231 1 2 0 0 393
2011 102 34 48 258 1 0 1 0 444
2012 95 22 39 256 0 0 3 0 415
2013 90 23 39 260 0 1 0 0 413
2014 65 22 34 205 0 0 1 0 327
2015 73 22 33 234 2 0 1 0 365
2016 61 20 25 208 2 0 1 0 317
2017 62 15 19 226 2 1 2 0 327
2018 57 22 24 241 3 2 2 0 351
2019 69 28 26 290 3 2 2 0 420
2020 54 25 23 291 2 2 2 0 399
2021 57 20 20 273 1 2 2 0 375
2022 51 23 21 288 1 2 2 0 388
2023 45 18 17 309 1 2 4 1 397

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 PS5

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 277 19.0 14.5 n/a
1989 289 17.0 17.0 n/a
1990 277 16.0 17.3 9.4
1991 307 20.0 15.3 19.5
1992 330 19.0 17.3 19.4
1993 323 18.0 17.9 19.2
1994 350 19.0 18.4 21.1
1995 339 18.0 18.8 15.9
1996 339 18.0 18.8 15.9
1998 394 20.0 19.7 15.7
1999 419 22.0 19.0 12.2
2000 398 22.0 18.1 23.9
2001 394 22.2 17.7 24.6
2002 381 22.0 17.3 26.5
2003 381 22.0 17.3 26.5
2004 380 24.0 15.8 31.3
2005 360 22.0 16.4 n/a
2006 353 22.0 16.0 38
2007 363 24.0 15.1 23.1
2008 386 16.0 24.1 36
2009 405 26.7 14.6 38.3
2010 393 19.0 20.6 38.7
2011 444 22.0 20.1 39.4
2012 415 25.9 16.0 45.8
2013 413 23.0 17.9 51.8
2014 327 22.0 14.8 54.7
2015 365 24.0 15.2 53.4
2016 317 24.0 13.2 56.8
2017 327 21.5 15.2 60.9
2018 351 24.0 14.6 57.5
2019 420 27.0 15.5 49
2020 399 26.0 15.3 35.1
2021 375 26.0 14.4 52.8
2022 388 26.0 14.9 44.6
2023 397 26.0 15.2 51.1

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 PS5

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 277 19.0 14.5 n/a
1989 289 17.0 17.0 n/a
1990 277 16.0 17.3 9.4
1991 307 20.0 15.3 19.5
1992 330 19.0 17.3 19.4
1993 323 18.0 17.9 19.2
1994 350 19.0 18.4 21.1
1995 339 18.0 18.8 15.9
1996 339 18.0 18.8 15.9
1998 394 20.0 19.7 15.7
1999 419 22.0 19.0 12.2
2000 398 22.0 18.1 23.9
2001 394 22.2 17.7 24.6
2002 381 22.0 17.3 26.5
2003 381 22.0 17.3 26.5
2004 380 24.0 15.8 31.3
2005 360 22.0 16.4 n/a
2006 353 22.0 16.0 38
2007 363 24.0 15.1 23.1
2008 386 16.0 24.1 36
2009 405 26.7 14.6 38.3
2010 393 19.0 20.6 38.7
2011 444 22.0 20.1 39.4
2012 415 25.9 16.0 45.8
2013 413 23.0 17.9 51.8
2014 327 22.0 14.8 54.7
2015 365 24.0 15.2 53.4
2016 317 24.0 13.2 56.8
2017 327 21.5 15.2 60.9
2018 351 24.0 14.6 57.5
2019 420 27.0 15.5 49
2020 399 26.0 15.3 35.1
2021 375 26.0 14.4 52.8
2022 388 26.0 14.9 44.6
2023 397 26.0 15.2 51.1

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 PS5

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 823rd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 765th of 1342 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Belleville PS5)48.332
 16.3%
   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 PS5)59.433.3
 26.1%
   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 PS5)55.148.4
 6.7%
   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 PS5)27.539.7
 12.2%
   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 PS5)68.458.2
 10.2%
   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 PS5)23.425.7
 2.3%
   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 PS5)56.460.3
 3.9%
   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 PS5)3125.7
 5.3%
   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 Students420397
 5.5%
African American2818
 35.7%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian2617
 34.6%
Hispanic290309
 6.6%
Pacific Islander22
White6945
 34.8%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49%51.1%
 2.1%


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Students who attend Belleville PS5 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Belleville Middle School
High : Belleville High School

Belleville PS5 ranks 765th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Belleville PS5 are 78% Hispanic, 11% White, 5% African American, 4% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 397 students attended Belleville PS5.


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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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