Enrollment
685
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belleville Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belleville Middle School
Belleville Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Belleville, New Jersey, enrolling 685 students.
At 11.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 685 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 274 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and White (9%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 171 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Belleville Public School District also operates Belleville High School (1,590 students) and Belleville Ps8 (505 students) alongside Belleville Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Belleville Middle School compares
Belleville Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,037
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belleville Public School District, which includes Belleville Middle School.
$22,037
Per student
-12%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 52.7%
Federal 8.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~685 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Belleville Middle School a good school?
Belleville Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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