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Life School Lancaster
Elementary School · Life School · Red Oak, TX
A charter elementary school in Red Oak, TX where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
132 E OVILLA RD STE A, Red Oak, TX 75154
- Math 20% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Life School Lancaster score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 65 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 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Life School Lancaster 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turning Point Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Woodridge ELEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | K–3 | 0.9 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Rolling Hills ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 428 | 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.
Life School
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 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 School Lancaster is listed in LIFE SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Life School Lancaster
Life School Lancaster is a public elementary school in Red Oak, TX, part of Life School, serving approximately 480 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.8 out of 10 and ranks #8,541 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Life School Lancaster
What grades does Life School Lancaster serve?
Life School Lancaster serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Life School Lancaster?
Life School Lancaster has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Life School Lancaster?
The student-teacher ratio at Life School Lancaster 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 School Lancaster rank in TX?
Life School Lancaster ranks #8,541 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Life School Lancaster's MySchoolScout rating?
Life School Lancaster has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.8 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 Life School Lancaster?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Life School Lancaster has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Life School Lancaster a charter school?
Yes, Life School Lancaster is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Life School Lancaster a Title I school?
No, Life School Lancaster is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Life School Lancaster?
77.1% of students at Life School Lancaster 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (972) 274-7950
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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