Belleville PS9

Summary:

Belleville PS9 is an elementary school in Belleville, New Jersey, serving 126 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in supporting its diverse student population, which is majority Hispanic.

Belleville PS9 consistently outperforms the Belleville Public School District and the state of New Jersey in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates across all grade levels. The school's performance is especially impressive for its Hispanic and low-income students, ranking among the top schools in New Jersey for these subgroups. In contrast, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated and is an area that requires attention.

When compared to nearby schools, Belleville PS9 outperforms the other Belleville PS3, Hornblower Early Education Elementary School, Belleville PS5, and Belleville PS8. The school also compares favorably to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in North Arlington and Washington School in Nutley, though it still lags behind the top-performing schools in the region.


Detail:

Public K-6

 301 Ralph St
       Belleville, NJ  07109-3309


(973) 969-4337

District: Belleville Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
551st of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools


Students who attend Belleville PS9 usually attend:

Middle:    Belleville Middle School
High:    Belleville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  126

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
81.0%
White:
8.7%
Asian:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Belleville PS9 ranks better than 58.9% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2nd 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 59.64. (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 Belleville PS9 has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Belleville Public School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81%), White (8.7%), Asian (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belleville PS9 is 15.7. 4 elementary schools in the Belleville Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Belleville PS9:

SchoolDigger ranks Belleville PS9 551st of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Belleville PS9 in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 PS9

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Rank History for all students at Belleville PS9

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 63.97 542nd 1204 55.0%
2004 69.44 464th 1298 64.3%
2005 58.11 712th 1303 45.4%
2006 41.81 931st 1314 29.1%
2007 46.81 912th 1329 31.4%
2008 60.61 668th 1338 50.1%
2009 51.70 787th 1346 41.5%
2010 50.62 818th 1354 39.6%
2011 38.97 972nd 1360 28.5%
2012 32.28 1033rd 1363 24.2%
2013 22.71 1122nd 1367 17.9%
2014 28.06 1071st 1363 21.4%
2015 47.88 748th 1357 44.9%
2016 53.95 661st 1346 50.9%
2017 56.57 632nd 1352 53.3%
2018 46.69 771st 1353 43.0%
2019 67.67 479th 1360 64.8%
2021 55.76 516th 1317 60.8%
2022 60.86 540th 1345 59.9%
2023 59.64 551st 1342 58.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belleville PS9

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.99 215th 942 77.2%
2021 91.77 20th 839 97.6%
2022 98.62 10th 863 98.8%
2023 76.66 130th 910 85.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Belleville PS9

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.92 644th 1333 51.7%
2019 57.36 594th 1331 55.4%
2021 39.49 730th 1290 43.4%
2022 55.98 589th 1326 55.6%
2023 47.61 668th 1318 49.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Belleville PS9

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.97 601st 1334 54.9%
2019 55.08 622nd 1335 53.4%
2022 45.76 693rd 1324 47.7%
2023 51.61 628th 1315 52.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Belleville PS9

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.12 238th 870 72.6%
2019 79.45 131st 899 85.4%
2021 84.75 84th 896 90.6%
2022 78.63 155th 953 83.7%
2023 69.10 242nd 982 75.4%
See the entire list of Best New Jersey Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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 PS9

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 92 11 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1989 92 12 5 26 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1990 68 13 6 22 0 n/a n/a 0 109
1991 54 18 10 39 2 n/a n/a 0 123
1992 54 17 12 41 5 n/a n/a 0 129
1993 53 21 12 43 5 n/a n/a 0 134
1994 59 20 9 57 1 n/a n/a 0 146
1995 50 20 9 58 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1996 50 20 9 58 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1998 54 12 8 88 1 n/a n/a 0 163
1999 42 22 10 83 1 n/a n/a 0 158
2000 44 19 11 87 2 n/a n/a 0 163
2001 45 14 8 85 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2002 51 9 15 64 1 n/a n/a 0 140
2003 51 9 15 64 1 n/a n/a 0 140
2004 49 10 12 69 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2005 44 7 11 59 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2006 49 11 12 67 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2007 44 6 15 75 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2008 38 11 16 82 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2009 29 13 14 99 0 3 0 0 158
2010 25 14 13 87 0 1 0 0 140
2011 27 20 14 108 0 1 1 0 171
2012 25 21 12 84 0 0 0 0 142
2013 18 22 14 104 0 0 0 0 158
2014 17 13 15 82 0 0 0 0 127
2015 20 14 18 88 0 0 1 0 141
2016 14 12 16 79 0 0 2 0 123
2017 20 14 14 75 3 0 2 0 128
2018 11 10 13 90 0 0 1 0 125
2019 14 9 11 98 0 0 1 0 133
2020 15 7 11 100 0 0 0 0 133
2021 9 6 12 97 0 0 0 0 124
2022 9 3 7 90 0 0 1 0 110
2023 11 3 7 102 0 0 3 0 126

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 PS9

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 122 8.0 15.2 n/a
1989 135 9.0 15.0 n/a
1990 109 6.0 18.1 28.4
1991 123 6.0 20.5 33.3
1992 129 6.0 21.5 39.5
1993 134 8.0 16.8 41
1994 146 8.5 17.2 56.2
1995 137 7.5 18.3 51.1
1996 137 7.5 18.3 51.1
1998 163 7.5 21.7 51.5
1999 158 6.5 24.3 36.7
2000 163 6.5 25.1 55.8
2001 152 6.8 22.4 62.5
2002 140 6.0 23.3 49.3
2003 140 6.0 23.3 49.3
2004 140 7.5 18.7 48.6
2005 121 7.0 17.3 n/a
2006 139 7.0 19.9 53.2
2007 140 7.0 20.0 45
2008 147 7.0 21.0 55.1
2009 158 7.4 20.3 62.7
2010 140 7.0 20.0 70.7
2011 171 7.0 24.4 66.7
2012 142 8.2 17.2 70.4
2013 158 8.0 19.7 75.3
2014 127 8.0 15.8 74.8
2015 141 8.0 17.6 71.6
2016 123 7.0 17.5 75.6
2017 128 7.0 18.2 71.9
2018 125 7.0 17.8 74.4
2019 133 7.5 17.7 60.2
2020 133 7.5 17.7 47.4
2021 124 8.0 15.5 50.8
2022 110 8.0 13.7 60
2023 126 8.0 15.7 55.6

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 PS9

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 122 8.0 15.2 n/a
1989 135 9.0 15.0 n/a
1990 109 6.0 18.1 28.4
1991 123 6.0 20.5 33.3
1992 129 6.0 21.5 39.5
1993 134 8.0 16.8 41
1994 146 8.5 17.2 56.2
1995 137 7.5 18.3 51.1
1996 137 7.5 18.3 51.1
1998 163 7.5 21.7 51.5
1999 158 6.5 24.3 36.7
2000 163 6.5 25.1 55.8
2001 152 6.8 22.4 62.5
2002 140 6.0 23.3 49.3
2003 140 6.0 23.3 49.3
2004 140 7.5 18.7 48.6
2005 121 7.0 17.3 n/a
2006 139 7.0 19.9 53.2
2007 140 7.0 20.0 45
2008 147 7.0 21.0 55.1
2009 158 7.4 20.3 62.7
2010 140 7.0 20.0 70.7
2011 171 7.0 24.4 66.7
2012 142 8.2 17.2 70.4
2013 158 8.0 19.7 75.3
2014 127 8.0 15.8 74.8
2015 141 8.0 17.6 71.6
2016 123 7.0 17.5 75.6
2017 128 7.0 18.2 71.9
2018 125 7.0 17.8 74.4
2019 133 7.5 17.7 60.2
2020 133 7.5 17.7 47.4
2021 124 8.0 15.5 50.8
2022 110 8.0 13.7 60
2023 126 8.0 15.7 55.6

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 PS9

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 479th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 551st of 1342 Elementary schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Belleville PS9)93.856.3
 37.5%
   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 PS9)87.653
 34.6%
   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 PS9)8070
 10%
   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 PS9)61.976.2
 14.3%
   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 PS9)76.970.9
 6%
   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 PS9)34.616.7
 17.9%
   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 PS9)70.365.2
 5.1%
   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 PS9)29.617.4
 12.2%
   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 Students133126
 5.3%
African American93
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian117
 36.4%
Hispanic98102
 4.1%
Pacific Islander00
White1411
 21.4%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.2%55.6%
 4.6%


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Belleville PS9 ranks 551st of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Belleville PS9 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Belleville Middle School
High : Belleville High School

Students at Belleville PS9 are 81% Hispanic, 9% White, 6% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 126 students attended Belleville PS9.


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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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