Alpine Vista Middle vs Live Oak Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alpine Vista Middle
Tulare · Public middle · Grades 5–8
617 students
Live Oak Middle
Tulare · Public middle · Grades 7–8
458 students
| Measure | Alpine Vista Middle Tulare, California | Live Oak Middle Tulare, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #572 of 1,334 | #757 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9919 of 15,369 | #12265 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 617 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 65.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 45% |
| Math proficiency | – | 23% |
| city | Tulare | Tulare |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alpine Vista Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 28.2).
- •Alpine Vista Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 65.5%).
- •Alpine Vista Middle does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.9).
- •Alpine Vista Middle is the larger school with 617 students compared with 458.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alpine Vista Middle better than Live Oak Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alpine Vista Middle ranks higher (39.5 vs 28.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alpine Vista Middle and Live Oak Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Tulare and Tulare in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alpine Vista Middle: 617. Live Oak Middle: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alpine Vista Middle and Live Oak Middle rank in California?
Alpine Vista Middle is 572nd of 1,334 and Live Oak Middle is 757th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).