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#1037 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 42% in state
Parsons
Elementary School · North Brunswick Township School District · North Brunswick, NJ
A North Brunswick Township School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
116 HOLLYWOOD STREET, North Brunswick, NJ 08902
- Math 27% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parsons score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Parsons 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,671
Median home value
$402,400
Median rent
$2,055/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
58.2%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08902; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Brunswick Twp Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK | 0.4 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Greater Brunswick Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| A Chester Redshaw SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 736 | Compare → |
| Livingston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 346 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
North Brunswick Township School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $26,750NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parsons is listed in North Brunswick Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parsons
Parsons is a public elementary school in North Brunswick, NJ, part of North Brunswick Township School District, serving approximately 596 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,037 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parsons
What grades does Parsons serve?
Parsons serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Parsons?
Parsons has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parsons?
The student-teacher ratio at Parsons is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parsons rank in NJ?
Parsons ranks #1,037 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Parsons's MySchoolScout rating?
Parsons has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Parsons?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parsons has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Parsons a charter school?
No, Parsons is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parsons a Title I school?
No, Parsons is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parsons?
63.3% of students at Parsons 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 596
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (732) 289-3402
- Area population (ZIP 08902)
- 43,146
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 08902; 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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