Summary:
Livingston Park is an elementary school in North Brunswick, New Jersey, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the North Brunswick Township School District. While the school has a diverse student population, it faces challenges with academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a significant percentage of students from low-income families.
Livingston Park's student body is notably diverse, with a significant Hispanic (44.14%) and Asian (19.87%) representation, which is higher than nearby schools in the district. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by NJSLA/English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 22.4% of 3rd-grade students and 40% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in NJSLA/English Language Arts, compared to the district's 25.3% and 36.2%, respectively. Additionally, Livingston Park has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 7.0% in 2017-2018 to 28.1% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than nearby schools in the district.
Compared to other schools in the North Brunswick Township School District, such as John Adams and Arthur M. Judd, Livingston Park generally performs worse academically, has higher chronic absenteeism rates, and serves a higher percentage of students from low-income families. However, when compared to the nearby New Brunswick School District, which serves a predominantly Hispanic and low-income student population, Livingston Park performs better academically, highlighting the significant educational disparities within the broader region.
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