The top reported proficiency rate is 47% in English language arts. The lowest is 29% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Frost School
Frost School serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade in Livingston, Louisiana, a small town that functions as a bedroom community for workers commuting to Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The school is part of the Livingston Parish Public Schools system, a district that has seen rapid enrollment growth and has responded with a voter-approved bond for new construction and technology upgrades, alongside a recent attendance zone redistricting plan that took effect for the 2024-2025 school year. A renewal of a property tax for school operations was also approved by voters in late 2024, and the district has expanded career and technical education pathways at the high school level, though those programs do not directly serve Frost School’s grade band.
The student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population making up a notable share. More than two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that a substantial portion of families come from lower-income backgrounds. The school is a regular public school and is not a charter, nor does it have a magnet designation. Enrollment is spread fairly evenly across grades from kindergarten through eighth, with the largest numbers in the primary grades and a gradual tapering in the middle school years.
State testing data from the LEAP 2025 assessments for grades three through eight shows that proficiency rates in English language arts reached nearly half of students, while math proficiency landed around two-fifths. Social studies proficiency was slightly below that, and science proficiency was notably lower, at about three out of every ten students. These results represent a single year of data, so there is no trend to assess. Participation rates on the assessments were full, meaning nearly every enrolled student took the tests. The school had a high rate of participation in testing across all subjects.
Because Frost School serves only up to eighth grade, there is no graduation rate to report. Information on discipline, staffing, chronic absenteeism, and course access was not available in the data provided. Similarly, data on students with individualized education programs and English learners was missing, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the availability of special education services and English language support.
Livingston itself is the parish seat of Livingston Parish, meaning government offices are concentrated there, and the town’s origins trace back to the lumber industry. The town has a quiet, small-town character, with a monthly event drawing vendors and visitors. Housing values in the area are above the state median, and the broader economic context shows a national unemployment rate that has held steady. The local housing market reflects the town’s role as a commuter base for larger cities.
For families considering Frost School, the academic picture is mixed. Proficiency rates in English and math are at moderate levels, while science presents a clear soft spot that a parent may want to look into further with the school. The school serves a population where a significant share of students come from economically disadvantaged homes, which can shape the peer environment. The school’s size is moderate for a PK-8 campus, and the setting is rural and small-town. The district’s recent bond and redistricting efforts signal that Livingston Parish is growing, which may affect future enrollment patterns and school assignments. A parent considering this school should weigh the academic data, the support available for students who need it, and how the district’s growth might change the school’s profile in the coming years.
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