Very Good
#645 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 26% in state
A Chester Redshaw School
Elementary School · New Brunswick School District · New Brunswick, NJ
A New Brunswick School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
216 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
- Math 22% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at A Chester Redshaw School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2021, reaching 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where A Chester Redshaw School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Brunswick), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,248
Median home value
$316,800
Median rent
$1,790/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
21.8%
Poverty rate
31.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Blanquita B. Valenti Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 760 | Compare → |
| Paul Robeson Community School for the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 645 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 620 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New Brunswick School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $29,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
A Chester Redshaw School is listed in New Brunswick School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About A Chester Redshaw School
A Chester Redshaw School is a public elementary school in New Brunswick, NJ, part of New Brunswick School District, serving approximately 736 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #645 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about A Chester Redshaw School
What grades does A Chester Redshaw School serve?
A Chester Redshaw School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend A Chester Redshaw School?
A Chester Redshaw School has an enrollment of approximately 736 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A Chester Redshaw School?
The student-teacher ratio at A Chester Redshaw School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does A Chester Redshaw School rank in NJ?
A Chester Redshaw School ranks #645 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is A Chester Redshaw School's MySchoolScout rating?
A Chester Redshaw School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at A Chester Redshaw School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, A Chester Redshaw School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is A Chester Redshaw School a charter school?
No, A Chester Redshaw School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is A Chester Redshaw School a Title I school?
No, A Chester Redshaw School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A Chester Redshaw School?
60.5% of students at A Chester Redshaw School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 736
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (732) 745-5300
- Area population (ZIP 08901)
- 56,766
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 24.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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