Serving 1,492 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 18% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (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 1,492 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Life School Oak Cliff ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Life School Oak Cliff is 0.52, 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
#6727 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
47%
53%
Black
51%
13%
White
1%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #6727 out of 8,079 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% 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 89%.
How many students attend Life School Oak Cliff?
1,492 students attend Life School Oak Cliff.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Life School Oak Cliff students are Black, 47% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Life School Oak Cliff?
Life School Oak Cliff has a student ration of 15:1, 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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