Heritage Middle School

Livingston Board of Education School District

www.livingston.org

1,009 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Heritage Middle School, located at 20 Foxcroft Drive in Livingston, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. It is part of the Livingston Public Schools district, which is consistently ranked among the top-performing school systems in the state. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, technology integration, and college and career readiness.

Beyond academics, Heritage Middle School fosters a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes the social and emotional development of its students. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests and build community. With a dedicated faculty and a strong partnership with the local community, Heritage Middle School strives to cultivate well-rounded, responsible, and lifelong learners.

1,009

Total Students

84.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	486
Hispanic	51
Black	51
Asian	390
Two or More	26
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
486 (48.2 %)
Asian
390 (38.7 %)
Hispanic
51 (5.1 %)
Black
51 (5.1 %)
Two or More
26 (2.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Livingston Board of Education School District
Phone:	(973)535-8000
Website:	http://www.livingston.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,009
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 500

Grade 8 504

Ungraded 5