Belleville Middle School vs Belleville PS5
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belleville Middle School
Belleville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
685 students
Belleville PS5
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
362 students
| Measure | Belleville Middle School Belleville, New Jersey | Belleville PS5 Belleville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #380 of 440 | #1042 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #10104 of 15,369 | #24434 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 685 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.5% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 37% |
| city | Belleville | Belleville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belleville PS5 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 38.7).
- •Belleville PS5 does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Belleville PS5 does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Belleville PS5 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 71.5%).
- •Belleville Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.9).
- •Belleville Middle School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 362.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Belleville Middle School better than Belleville PS5?
On the Success Index (US), Belleville PS5 ranks higher (51.0 vs 38.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Belleville Middle School and Belleville PS5?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Belleville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belleville Middle School: 685. Belleville PS5: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belleville Middle School and Belleville PS5 rank in New Jersey?
Belleville Middle School is 380th of 440 and Belleville PS5 is 1042nd of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).