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#799 of 1,288 schools in LA
Live Oak Middle School
Middle School · Livingston Parish · Watson, LA
A Livingston Parish middle school serving grades 5th – 6th.
P.O. Box 470, Watson, LA 70786
- Math 40% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs LA 42% (2025)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Live Oak Middle School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* 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 LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Live Oak Middle School 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,613/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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.
Compare nearby
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
- #38 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 Middle School is listed in Livingston Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Live Oak Middle School
Live Oak Middle School is a public middle school in Watson, LA, part of Livingston Parish, serving approximately 697 students in grades 5th-6th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #799 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Live Oak Middle School
What grades does Live Oak Middle School serve?
Live Oak Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Live Oak Middle School?
Live Oak Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 697 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Middle School is 19.4:1. 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 School rank in LA?
Live Oak Middle School ranks #799 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Live Oak Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Live Oak Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Live Oak Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Live Oak Middle School a charter school?
No, Live Oak Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Live Oak Middle School a Title I school?
No, Live Oak Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Live Oak Middle School?
61.8% of students at Live Oak Middle School 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 697
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Livingston Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.9%
- Phone
- (225) 664-3211
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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