- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Belleville, NJ
Belleville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Belleville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340135001956
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belleville Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Belleville · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Belleville Middle School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belleville Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Belleville, NJ.
School address
District: Belleville Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340135001956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Belleville Middle School grew from 671 students in 2022-23 to 709 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 59.5 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 340135001956 · Belleville, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 11.6:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Belleville High School (1,590 students)
Belleville Middle School grew from 671 students in 2022-23 to 709 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 59.5 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Belleville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belleville Hig
Belleville High School
1,590 students
- This school
Belleville Middle School
685 students
- Belleville Ps8 505
Belleville Ps8
505 students
- Belleville Ps4 438
Belleville Ps4
438 students
- Belleville Ps7 425
Belleville Ps7
425 students
- Belleville Ps5 362
Belleville Ps5
362 students
What this shows Belleville Middle School reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belleville Middle School compares
Belleville Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▲ 56% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,177
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.5%
White 9.1%
African American 7.7%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Belleville Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Belleville Public School District reports $24,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belleville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleville Ps8 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belleville Ps4 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belleville Ps7 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belleville Ps5 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belleville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belleville Middle School
How many students attend Belleville Middle School?
Belleville Middle School has 685 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Belleville, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 709 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belleville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belleville Middle School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belleville Middle School?
46.1% of students at Belleville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belleville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Belleville Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.5% of enrollment, in Belleville, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belleville Middle School?
Belleville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belleville Middle School rank among public schools in Belleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Belleville Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Belleville, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Belleville on the city page.
What other schools are in Belleville Public School District?
Besides Belleville Middle School, Belleville Public School District also operates Belleville High School (1,590 students), Belleville Ps8 (505 students), and Belleville Ps4 (438 students). See the Belleville Public School District district page for the complete list.