For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 577 students in Belvidere School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Belvidere School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
577 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Belvidere School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#535 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
13%
34%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
79%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,988 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,984 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,988
$26,931
Spending / Student
$26,984
$25,828
Best Belvidere School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belvidere Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
807 Oxford Street
Belvidere, NJ 07823
(908) 475-4001
Belvidere, NJ 07823
(908) 475-4001
Grades: PK-8
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Belvidere High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
809 Oxford Street
Belvidere, NJ 07823
(908) 475-4025
Belvidere, NJ 07823
(908) 475-4025
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belvidere School District?
Belvidere School District manages 2 public schools serving 577 students.
What is the rank of Belvidere School District?
Belvidere School District is ranked #540 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Belvidere School District?
79% of Belvidere School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belvidere School District?
Belvidere School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Belvidere School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,984 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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