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#745 of 1,288 schools in LA
Live Oak Junior High
Middle School · Livingston Parish · Watson, LA
A Livingston Parish middle school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
35086 HWY 16 Spur, Watson, LA 70786
- Math 56% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Live Oak Junior High score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Live Oak Junior High 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,613/100K
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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)
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70786; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 5–8 | Not available | 650 | Compare → |
| Denham Springs Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 899 | Compare → |
| North Corbin Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 604 | Compare → |
| Walker Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 511 | 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.
Livingston Parish
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #33 of 43
- District spending per student
- $12,047NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Live Oak Junior High is listed in Livingston Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Live Oak Junior High
Live Oak Junior High is a public middle school in Watson, LA, part of Livingston Parish, serving approximately 727 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #745 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Live Oak Junior High
What grades does Live Oak Junior High serve?
Live Oak Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Live Oak Junior High?
Live Oak Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 727 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Junior High is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Live Oak Junior High rank in LA?
Live Oak Junior High ranks #745 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Live Oak Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Live Oak Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Live Oak Junior High has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Live Oak Junior High a charter school?
No, Live Oak Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Live Oak Junior High a Title I school?
No, Live Oak Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Live Oak Junior High?
64.4% of students at Live Oak Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 727
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Livingston Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.9%
- Phone
- (225) 667-4195
- Area population (ZIP 70786)
- 0
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. 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 70786; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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