Below Average
#7841 of 9,539 schools in CA
Livingston Middle
Middle School · Livingston Union · Livingston, CA
A Livingston Union middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 F St., Livingston, CA 95334
- Math 13% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Livingston Middle score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Livingston 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,779/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Livingston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,867
Median home value
$346,300
Median rent
$1,340/mo
College educated
11.3%
Homeownership
55%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95334; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | K–10 | 2.4 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Floyd A. SchelbyEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Delhi MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 7–8 | 4.0 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Grace Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | K–10 | 5.0 mi | 114 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Livingston Union
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,497NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Livingston Middle is listed in Livingston Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Livingston Middle
Livingston Middle is a public middle school in Livingston, CA, part of Livingston Union, serving approximately 842 students in grades 6th-8th with a 24.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,841 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Livingston Middle
What grades does Livingston Middle serve?
Livingston Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Livingston Middle?
Livingston Middle has an enrollment of approximately 842 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Livingston Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Livingston Middle is 24.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Livingston Middle rank in CA?
Livingston Middle ranks #7,841 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Livingston Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Livingston Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Livingston Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Livingston Middle has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Livingston Middle a charter school?
No, Livingston Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Livingston Middle a Title I school?
No, Livingston Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Livingston Middle?
78.3% of students at Livingston 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
- 842
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Merced County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (209) 394-5450
- Area population (ZIP 95334)
- 17,198
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 33
Official sources & links
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 95334; 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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