B
Good
71/100

Belleville PS9

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 301 RALPH ST, Belleville, NJ 07109
Overall
B
71/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.8 grade levels above the U.S. average · 61st percentile in New Jersey
Growth
B
Students gain 1.07 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 60th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New Jersey schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

71
Repit Score
out of 100
148
Students
enrolled
18.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%61/1000.8 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%60/100Students gain 1.07 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.26 in 2009–19; 50th percentile in New Jersey (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 77% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New Jersey schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +39 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New Jersey. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency77% (+20 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (+0 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New Jersey state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic72%52%reading +27 pts, math +23 pts91st percentile (list)
Low-income77%52%reading +37 pts, math +26 pts98th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 301 RALPH ST
City Belleville
ZIP Code 07109
District 3401350
NCES School ID 340135001972
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 07109

Understanding the community around Belleville PS9 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $85,374
Per Capita Income $38,799
Poverty Rate 8.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 40.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.9%
High School or Higher 86.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $360,700
Median Rent $1,551
Owner-Occupied 54.0%
Renter-Occupied 46.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Belleville PS9.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 83.1%
White 6.1%
Black 4.7%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More Races 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 148
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Belleville PS9?
Belleville PS9 has a Repit School Score of 71 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Belleville PS9?
Belleville PS9 has 148 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1.
What grades does Belleville PS9 serve?
Belleville PS9 serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Belleville PS9 receive per student?
Belleville PS9 receives $24,718 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Belleville PS9 in 07109 ▼
Avg Home Value
$524,127
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,323
1-Year Change
+5.2%
% Renters
46.0%

Other Schools in 07109

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026