Excellent
#1565 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
Live Oak Middle
Middle School · Live Oak Unified
2082 Pennington Rd., Live Oak, CA 95953
Enrollment
404
Student-Teacher
17.6:1
Score
8.0
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
404
Student-Teacher
17.6:1
Score
8.0
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#1,565 of 9,539
In Live Oak
#3 of 6
public schools
In district
#3 of 5
Live Oak Unified
School environment
9.0 / 10
Excellent
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Live Oak Middle
Middle School in Live Oak · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Live Oak Middle
Live Oak Middle is a public middle school in Live Oak, CA, part of Live Oak Unified. Live Oak Middle serves approximately 404 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Live Oak Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,565 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Live Oak Middle show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- CA avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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Live Oak Middle — Students at Live Oak Middle score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
80%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 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: 7.8/10.
How Live Oak Middle Compares
See how Live Oak Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2082 Pennington Rd., Live Oak, CA 95953
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Live Oak Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Twin Rivers Charter (rated 9.2/10, 7.8 miles away, in nearby Yuba City), which scores notably higher. Another option is Luther Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Tierra Buena Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 8.5 miles away, in nearby Yuba City), which scores slightly 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 | 0.1 mi | — |
| Live Oak Alternative Live Oak | 0.1 mi | 3.6 |
| Live Oak High Live Oak | 0.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Luther Elementary Live Oak | 0.8 mi | 8.6 |
| Encinal Elementary Live Oak | 3.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Manzanita Elementary Gridley | 4.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Sutter Peak Charter Academy Sacramento | 6.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Nuestro Elementary Live Oak | 6.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Wilson Elementary Gridley | 6.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Gridley High Gridley | 6.6 mi | 8.0 |
| McKinley Elementary Gridley | 6.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Esperanza High (Continuation) Gridley | 6.6 mi | — |
| Sycamore Middle Gridley | 6.5 mi | 7.6 |
| Twin Rivers Charter Yuba City | 7.8 mi | 9.2 |
| FEATHER RIVER ADVENTIST SCHOOL Oroville | 7.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Feather River Adventist Oroville | 7.8 mi | — |
| Butte Vista Elementary Yuba City | 8.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Albert Powell Continuation Yuba City | 8.0 mi | 6.5 |
| April Lane Elementary Yuba City | 8.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Tierra Buena Elementary Yuba City | 8.5 mi | 8.5 |
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 Middle
What grades does Live Oak Middle serve?
Live Oak Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Live Oak Middle?
Live Oak Middle has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Middle is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Live Oak Middle rank in CA?
Live Oak Middle ranks #1,565 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Live Oak Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Live Oak Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Live Oak Middle has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Live Oak Middle a charter school?
No, Live Oak Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Live Oak Middle a Title I school?
No, Live Oak Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Live Oak Middle?
80.0% of students at Live Oak Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 80.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Sutter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (530) 695-5435
Resources & Links
District
Live Oak Unified- District Enrollment
- 2,026
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,186
- District Rank
- #3 of 5
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