Needs Improvement
#8929 of 9,539 schools in CA
Live Oak Alternative
School · Live Oak Unified
2207 Pennington Rd., Live Oak, CA 95953
Enrollment
58
Student-Teacher
29:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
58
Student-Teacher
29:1
Score
3.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#8,929 of 9,539
In Live Oak
#6 of 6
public schools
In district
#5 of 5
Live Oak Unified
Academic growth
7.4 / 10
Very Good
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Live Oak Alternative
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About Live Oak Alternative
Live Oak Alternative is a public school in Live Oak, CA, part of Live Oak Unified. Live Oak Alternative serves approximately 58 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 29:1 student-teacher ratio. Live Oak Alternative has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #8,929 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Live Oak Alternative show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 3.6 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 7.1
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 58 students, Live Oak Alternative is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Live Oak Alternative sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Live Oak Alternative runs 29:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Live Oak Alternative — Students at Live Oak Alternative score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
86.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.4/10.
How Live Oak Alternative Compares
See how Live Oak Alternative performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2207 Pennington Rd., Live Oak, CA 95953
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Live Oak Alternative may also want to explore other schools in the area. Twin Rivers Charter (rated 9.2/10, 7.9 miles away, in nearby Yuba City), which scores notably higher. Another option is Luther Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Tierra Buena Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 8.5 miles away, in nearby Yuba City), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Live Oak, see our Live Oak schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Oak Continuation High Live Oak | 0.0 mi | — |
| Live Oak High Live Oak | 0.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Live Oak Middle Live Oak | 0.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Luther Elementary Live Oak | 0.7 mi | 8.6 |
| Encinal Elementary Live Oak | 3.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Manzanita Elementary Gridley | 4.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Sutter Peak Charter Academy Sacramento | 6.3 mi | 7.6 |
| Nuestro Elementary Live Oak | 6.3 mi | 5.1 |
| Wilson Elementary Gridley | 6.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Gridley High Gridley | 6.5 mi | 8.0 |
| McKinley Elementary Gridley | 6.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Esperanza High (Continuation) Gridley | 6.5 mi | — |
| Sycamore Middle Gridley | 6.4 mi | 7.6 |
| FEATHER RIVER ADVENTIST SCHOOL Oroville | 7.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Feather River Adventist Oroville | 7.8 mi | — |
| Twin Rivers Charter Yuba City | 7.9 mi | 9.2 |
| Butte Vista Elementary Yuba City | 8.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Albert Powell Continuation Yuba City | 8.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Tierra Buena Elementary Yuba City | 8.5 mi | 8.5 |
| April Lane Elementary Yuba City | 8.5 mi | 3.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95953 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,614
Median Home Value
$335,900
Median Rent
$793/mo
Population
10,945
College Educated
14.1%
Homeownership
68%
Avg Commute
27.6 min
Poverty Rate
14%
Median Age
37.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Live Oak Alternative
What grades does Live Oak Alternative serve?
Live Oak Alternative serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Live Oak Alternative?
Live Oak Alternative has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Alternative is 29:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Live Oak Alternative rank in CA?
Live Oak Alternative ranks #8,929 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Live Oak Alternative's MySchoolScout rating?
Live Oak Alternative has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Live Oak Alternative?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Live Oak Alternative has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Live Oak Alternative a charter school?
No, Live Oak Alternative is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Live Oak Alternative a Title I school?
No, Live Oak Alternative is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Live Oak Alternative?
86.2% of students at Live Oak Alternative qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 58
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.2%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Sutter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (530) 695-5430
Resources & Links
District
Live Oak Unified- District Enrollment
- 2,026
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,186
- District Rank
- #5 of 5
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