Top Rankings
Livingston Board Of Education School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,320 students in Livingston Board Of Education School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Livingston Board Of Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 49% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Livingston Board Of Education School District are Harrison Elementary School, Burnet Hill Elementary School and Hillside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Livingston Board Of Education School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
6,320 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
530 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Livingston Board Of Education School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 650 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
23%
Graduation Rate
98%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.72
# American Indian Students
18 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2,532 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
40%
10%
# Hispanic Students
328 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
33%
# Black Students
269 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
2,921 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
46%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
241 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
30
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
367
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
453
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
415
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
439
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
482
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
481
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
474
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
500
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
504
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
525
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
519
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
499
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
502
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
130
56,478
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,286 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,395 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$154 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$142 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,286
$27,145
Spending / Student
$22,395
$26,033
Best Livingston Board Of Education School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
148 North Livingston Ave
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #22.
Burnet Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25 Byron Place
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Hillside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
98 Belmont Drive
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #44.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11 Broadlawn Dr
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #55.
Collins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
67 Martin Rd
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #66.
Heritage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20 Foxcroft Dr
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Grades: 7-8
| 1,009 students
Rank: #77.
Mount Pleasant Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11 Broadlawn Dr
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Grades: 6
| 474 students
Rank: #88.
Riker Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
31 Blackstone Dr
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #99.
Livingston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Robert Harp Drive
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 535-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,066 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Livingston Board Of Education School District?
Livingston Board Of Education School District manages 9 public schools serving 6,320 students.
What is the rank of Livingston Board Of Education School District?
Livingston Board Of Education School District is ranked #43 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston Board Of Education School District?
46% of Livingston Board Of Education School District students are White, 40% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Livingston Board Of Education School District?
Livingston Board Of Education School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Livingston Board Of Education School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,395 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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