Live Oak Middle vs Luther Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Live Oak Middle
Live Oak · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students
Luther Elementary
Live Oak · Public elementary · Grades K–5
867 students
| Measure | Live Oak Middle Live Oak, California | Luther Elementary Live Oak, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #632 of 1,334 | #2517 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10926 of 15,369 | #31743 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 413 | 867 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 867 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 51% |
| city | Live Oak | Live Oak |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Luther Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 34.7).
- •Luther Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 34%).
- •Luther Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Luther Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.2% vs 82.6%).
- •Live Oak Middle does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 22.8).
- •Luther Elementary is the larger school with 867 students compared with 413.
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 Live Oak Middle better than Luther Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Luther Elementary ranks higher (40.3 vs 34.7 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 Live Oak Middle and Luther Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Live Oak and Live Oak in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Live Oak Middle: 413. Luther Elementary: 867. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Live Oak Middle and Luther Elementary rank in California?
Live Oak Middle is 632nd of 1,334 and Luther Elementary is 2517th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).