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Livingston Board of Education School District

New Jersey · Public School District
9
Schools
6,320
Students
$25,643
Per-Pupil Spend
+79% nat'l
2.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-50pp vs nat'l
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Livingston Board of Education School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 6,320 students across 9 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $25,643 is above average for a US public school district. Only 2% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (9)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Heritage Middle School07–081,009
Mount Pleasant Middle School06–06474
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Livingston High School09–122,066
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,643+79% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
24%
74%
State
23.6%
Local (property tax)
73.8%
Federal
2.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (74%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
6,320
Students
2%
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $25,643 per pupil — 79% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 2% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Livingston Board of Education School District?
Livingston Board of Education School District has 9 public schools, serving a total of 6,320 students.
What is the graduation rate for Livingston Board of Education School District?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Livingston Board of Education School District spend per student?
Livingston Board of Education School District spends $25,643 per pupil — 79% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Livingston Board of Education School District?
2% of students in Livingston Board of Education School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Livingston Board of Education School District?
No, Livingston Board of Education School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Livingston Board of Education School District serve?
Livingston Board of Education School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Livingston Board of Education School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Livingston Board of Education School District is 53/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.