Serving 413 students in grades 6-8, Live Oak Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Live Oak Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Live Oak, CA, encompassing approximately 94.8 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 4.9 miles, with the furthest edge reaching up to 16 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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School Overview
Live Oak Middle School's student population of 413 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
413 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Live Oak Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Live Oak Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5077 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
64%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
23%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Live Oak Middle School's ranking?
Live Oak Middle School is ranked #5077 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Live Oak Middle School?
413 students attend Live Oak Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Live Oak Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Live Oak Middle School?
Live Oak Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Live Oak Middle School offer ?
Live Oak Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Live Oak Middle School part of?
Live Oak Middle School is part of Live Oak Unified School District.
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