The top reported proficiency rate is 41% in English language arts. The lowest is 33% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Livingston Park
Livingston Park is one of four elementary schools in the North Brunswick Township School District, serving pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. It is a regular public school in a district that has undergone significant changes in recent years, including the opening of a new middle school that triggered a district-wide grade reconfiguration and, starting in the 2025-26 school year, a transition from half-day to full-day kindergarten. The school sits in a suburban community that is car-oriented and lacks a traditional downtown center, with residential subdivisions and commercial corridors along the major routes that cut through the township.
The student body at Livingston Park is notably diverse. Hispanic or Latino students make up the largest share, followed by Asian students and Black students. White students and students of two or more races each represent smaller portions of the enrollment. American Indian or Alaska Native students account for a very small fraction. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a marker of economic need in the community.
On state assessments, Livingston Park's results show a mixed picture. In English language arts, fourth graders posted a higher proficiency rate than third graders, with the fourth-grade figure coming in above the midpoint when compared with other districts in Middlesex County. Third-grade math proficiency was also above that midpoint benchmark, while fourth-grade math fell a bit below it. Overall, the school's combined proficiency index across tested subjects and grades sits just above the middle of the pack among the county's districts. The most recent science assessment data available is several years old and reflects a different testing framework, so it is not directly comparable to current results. A parent looking for a clear upward or downward trend will not find one here; only single-year data was available.
The school serves only early elementary grades, so there is no graduation rate to report, and the school environment data on discipline, staffing, and attendance was not available in the source materials. That is typical for many elementary schools, but a family may still want to inquire directly about class sizes, teacher turnover, and how the school handles student behavior.
Housing in the area reflects the broader Middlesex County market. Home values and rents are at levels that require a significant portion of household income, and the county has seen a modest increase in active listings recently, which could give buyers more options than in the recent past. The district's most recent budget included a tax levy increase at the state cap, meaning property taxes are rising for local homeowners.
For families considering Livingston Park, the school offers a typical suburban elementary experience within a district that is actively expanding its early childhood programming. The shift to full-day kindergarten is a concrete improvement for working parents and for instructional time. The student diversity is a real characteristic of the peer environment, and the economic diversity within the school is present. The academic results are around the middle of the county, not at the top of the range but also not at the bottom. A parent who values a mixed-income, diverse setting and a district that has recently invested in facilities and early education will find Livingston Park a solid fit. A parent seeking the highest test scores in the region will want to look further, but the school is not an outlier on the low end either.
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