Live Oak Charter
Tel:
(707) 762-9020
Live Oak Charter serves 294 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Live Oak Charter placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Live Oak Charter's student population of 294 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 294 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
Live Oak Charter is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Live Oak Charter is 0.33, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2442 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 81% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Petaluma City Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Live Oak Charter is San Antonio High (Continuation School) (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Valley Oaks High (alternative) (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Valley Oaks Elementary (alternative) (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Petaluma San Antonio High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 78 students
0.2 miles
500 Vallejo St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4758 0.2 9-12 78 - Petaluma Valley Oaks Elementary (alternative) Alternative School
Grades: K-6
0.2 miles
540 Vallejo St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4794 0.2 K-6 n/a - Petaluma Valley Oaks High (alternative) Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 59 students
0.2 miles
540 Vallejo St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4794 0.2 7-12 59 - Petaluma Petaluma Accelerated Charter Magnet School
Charter School
Grades: 7-8 | 105 students
0.3 miles
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750 0.3 7-8 105 - Petaluma Mckinley Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 263 students
0.4 miles
110 Ellis St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 778-4750 0.4 K-6 263
School Reviews
| 2 I do not recommend this school. Their support system for students with learning disabilities is terrible. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Ella |
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