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#4956 of 8,552 schools in TX
Life Middle Waxahachie
Middle School · Life School · Red Oak, TX
A charter middle school in Red Oak, TX serving grades 7th – 8th.
132 E OVILLA RD STE A, Red Oak, TX 75154
- Math 35% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Life Middle Waxahachie score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Life Middle Waxahachie sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,276/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Red Oak), 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
$96,150
Median home value
$296,000
Median rent
$1,446/mo
College educated
31%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75154; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 1,540 | Compare → |
| Finley J HEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 838 | Compare → |
| Coleman J HEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 814 | Compare → |
| Howard J HEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 786 | 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.
Life School
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,430NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Life Middle Waxahachie is listed in LIFE SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Life Middle Waxahachie
Life Middle Waxahachie is a public middle school in Red Oak, TX, part of Life School, serving approximately 595 students in grades 7th-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,956 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
What's said publicly about Life Middle Waxahachie
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Life Middle Waxahachie
What grades does Life Middle Waxahachie serve?
Life Middle Waxahachie serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Life Middle Waxahachie?
Life Middle Waxahachie has an enrollment of approximately 595 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Life Middle Waxahachie?
The student-teacher ratio at Life Middle Waxahachie is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Life Middle Waxahachie rank in TX?
Life Middle Waxahachie ranks #4,956 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Life Middle Waxahachie's MySchoolScout rating?
Life Middle Waxahachie has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Life Middle Waxahachie?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Life Middle Waxahachie has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Life Middle Waxahachie a charter school?
Yes, Life Middle Waxahachie is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Life Middle Waxahachie a Title I school?
No, Life Middle Waxahachie is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Life Middle Waxahachie?
62.7% of students at Life Middle Waxahachie 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
- 595
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ellis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.6%
- Phone
- (972) 937-0715
- Area population (ZIP 75154)
- 50,178
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 75154; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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