Live Oak Middle School

8444 Cecil Drive
Watson, LA 70786
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 672 students in grades 5-6, Live Oak Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 672 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50% in LA
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Live Oak Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Live Oak Middle School's student population of 672 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
672 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

Live Oak Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Live Oak Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#449 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
40%
34%
42%
42%
39%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
9%
42%
White
82%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
(22-23)
1.9%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Live Oak Middle School's ranking?
Live Oak Middle School is ranked #449 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Live Oak Middle School?
672 students attend Live Oak Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Live Oak Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Live Oak Middle School?
Live Oak Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Live Oak Middle School offer ?
Live Oak Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Live Oak Middle School part of?
Live Oak Middle School is part of Livingston Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 5-6
  • Enrollment: 672 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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