Garden Elementary vs Live Oak Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Elementary
Tulare · Public elementary · Grades K–6
689 students
Live Oak Middle
Tulare · Public middle · Grades 7–8
458 students
| Measure | Garden Elementary Tulare, California | Live Oak Middle Tulare, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3856 of 5,693 | #757 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #42056 of 50,301 | #12265 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 689 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 65.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 23% |
| city | Tulare | Tulare |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Live Oak Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.2 vs 24.4).
- •Garden Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •Live Oak Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 40%).
- •Live Oak Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 79.5%).
- •Live Oak Middle does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 24.6).
- •Garden Elementary is the larger school with 689 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 Garden Elementary better than Live Oak Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Live Oak Middle ranks higher (28.2 vs 24.4 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 Garden Elementary and Live Oak Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Tulare and Tulare in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Elementary: 689. Live Oak Middle: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Elementary and Live Oak Middle rank in California?
Garden Elementary is 3856th of 5,693 and Live Oak Middle is 757th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).