Excellent
#1565 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
Live Oak Middle
Middle School · Live Oak Unified · Live Oak, CA
A Live Oak Unified middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2082 Pennington Rd., Live Oak, CA 95953
- Math 28% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Live Oak Middle score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 38% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Live Oak Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average515/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,614
Median home value
$335,900
Median rent
$793/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95953; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Oak AlternativeEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 58 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Live Oak Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,186NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Live Oak Middle is listed in Live Oak Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Live Oak Middle
Live Oak Middle is a public middle school in Live Oak, CA, part of Live Oak Unified, serving approximately 404 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,565 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Sutter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (530) 695-5435
- Area population (ZIP 95953)
- 10,945
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95953; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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