Serving 1,483 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Life School Oak Cliff ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,483 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Life School Oak Cliff ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Life School Oak Cliff's student population of 1,483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,483 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Campus Size
105 acres
School Motto
Ready to Learn. Ready to Lead. Ready for Life.
School Rankings
Life School Oak Cliff ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Life School Oak Cliff is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7327 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
52%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life School Oak Cliff's ranking?
Life School Oak Cliff is ranked #7327 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Life School Oak Cliff often compared to?
Life School Oak Cliffis often viewed alongside schools like Life School Lancaster, Life School Cedar Hill by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Life School Oak Cliff?
The graduation rate of Life School Oak Cliff is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Life School Oak Cliff?
1,483 students attend Life School Oak Cliff.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Life School Oak Cliff students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Life School Oak Cliff?
Life School Oak Cliff has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Life School Oak Cliff offer ?
Life School Oak Cliff offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Life School Oak Cliff part of?
Life School Oak Cliff is part of Life School District.
In what neighborhood is Life School Oak Cliff located?
Life School Oak Cliff is located in the Cedar Crest neighborhood of Red Oak, TX.
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